US Life Expectancy Hit An All-time High in 2024, CDC Says
The improvement was tied not only to fewer COVID-19 deaths, but also to lower death rates from major causes such as heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses. The article also notes that preliminary figures point to further improvement in 2025, even though the United States still trails many other countries on overall life expectancy.
This is an encouraging reminder that broad health trends can improve even after a difficult period, but it also underscores the value of planning for longer lives. Longer life expectancy can mean more years in retirement, higher lifetime health care costs, and a greater need to make thoughtful decisions around savings, income, and long-term care. While the headline is positive, the deeper message is that living longer is most valuable when it is paired with a financial plan built to support those extra years with confidence and flexibility.
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