Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Catherine Collinson is president of the Transamerica Institute and the Transamerica Center for Re
tirement Studies. She is a retirement and market trends expert and champion for Americans who are at risk of not achieving a financially secure retirement.
Effective financial planning requires clarity about individual circumstances and an appreciation of
the shifting longevity landscape. In the US, life expectancy at birth is approximately 79 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics., It is a risky strategy to plan only for necessary retirement finances up to an ‘average’ life expectancy., The typical inputs to generic financial planning tools include:
Gender
Genetics/DNA
Smoking/alcohol/lifestyle habits
Weight
Exercise habits