How long do you think you will live after retirement, based on your parent ages?

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slyroast@reddit

My dad died at 56. My mom is still alive at 93 so I have no idea

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Present_Type6881@reddit

My dad was laid off/forced into early retirement at 62 and then died of cancer at 64. I guess I'll be doing good if I live long enough to get social security.

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Ornery-Vehicle-2458@reddit

Due to circumstances and bizarre maths, retirement might not be an option until I'm 80+.

More likely, death in service awaits.

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LHCThor@reddit

30+ years after retirement.

My goal is to be retired for as long as I was working.

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Available_Abroad3664@reddit

The women in my family all live to be like like 90s but the men average around 85. With chabges to Healthcare now I am thinking 86-88.

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Since both parents are alive (80 & 77), I am going to have to check with grandparents who passed at 77, 84, 86, and 94. The grandparent that passed at 77 was a very heavy smoker (2+ pack a day) for years.

Lots of years left to annoy my wife!!

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oldfartjr@reddit

20-25 years. Mentally sharp, but body will give out

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trout715@reddit

lol retirement? I will die in the bathroom at my office. Good thing I work from home

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Cantseetheline_Russ@reddit

My parents are still alive and in perfect health in their late 60’s. Judging by my grandparents, I’ll here til my 80’s at least b

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QueenBBs@reddit

My grandparents all passed on their early to mid 80’s, my mom at 62 but she had a whole lot going on that I don’t and my dad is only 70 so I’m not sure.

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Kodiak01@reddit

No clue. Contrary to their decades of unhealthy ways (the whole family could have been on Family By The Ton), I eat well, exercise regularly, and am in pretty good shape for 50.

Retirement? Don't plan on one. I'm never going to stop.

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NorthAmericanSlacker@reddit

I have multiple grandparents and great grand parents that lived to be past 95. I turn fifty this year…

So yeah…I’m gonna be here a while.

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judithsparky@reddit

I'm 72 now, so based on my dad another 8 years. Or based on my mom and her parents, another 25.

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ogpharmtech@reddit

Based on my parents, idk I'll make it to retirement.

Dad opted out @39 and Mom had cancer, took her out at 62

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Secret_Computer4891@reddit

I have no idea. My dad beat cancer and is still kickin' at 74ish. My mom died at 68, but she was a train wreck. Her death was avoidable.

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Ok_Ambition8538@reddit

What is this retirement you speak of???

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BradleyFerdBerfel@reddit

Not sure my parents ages are super relevant on account of they never smoked or drank and I'm a chimney fish.

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GlobalTapeHead@reddit

My parents are still alive and very healthy and independent. My dad’s older brother and sister are still alive in their 90’s. Based on them and my grandparents, 30-35 years is possible.

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memymomeddit@reddit

Well my maternal grandmother is still alive, so probably for a while.

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janebenn333@reddit

I am currently retired. Got "retired" by my employer last year when I turned 60. (I'm an elder Gen X).

What I've been doing is caring for an elderly parent. That's the fate of a lot of us I think as our Silent Gen or older Boomer parents refuse to go into care homes or can't get into one because there are not enough spots.

I've also experimented with writing which is something I've wanted to do all my life but alas was consumed with my career and my family.

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chaoshaze2@reddit

I will likely die at my desk

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MaudeLebowski69@reddit

Retire?!

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deathproofbich@reddit

My dad passed at 48 & my mom 68….58?

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Repulsive-Carpet9400@reddit

Retirement. Lol. .

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sidneyjoy@reddit

Same, death will come first.

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SouthernTrauma@reddit

It's a crap shoot for me. Mom died when she was 53 but my dad is still going at 89. I'm 61 and do have some health issues but nothing particularly deadly. Could be next year. Could be when I'm 90 something.

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Ineffable7980x@reddit

I expect well into my 80s. I've already outlived my father. He died of cancer at age 58. So at 61 I've already exceeded that. My mother is 87 and still fine. My grandmother -- her mother-- lived to 99. My Mom's side of the family all seem to make it to at least 85, and many into their 90s. My other grandmother died in her early 80s. The grandfathers weren't as lucky, but both were in their 70s. So my Dad seems to be the outlier. On top of that, I don't have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high sugar, etc.

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Outrageous-Aside1771@reddit

My extended family regularly lives to high 90's or even over 100. I plan to travel.

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AndiagoSupremo@reddit

None of my uncles or father saw 80. Heart issues, but they all smoked and ate a lot of red meat.

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cheim9408@reddit

It’s not just based on my parents age. My mom’s dad died at 46 (I’m 40 now). My mom died at 67. My dad’s parents both died at 51. Dad is alive as far as I know. Though I probably won’t hear anything when he dies. I had an uncle die at 38. My favorite cousin died at 34. Another uncle died at 64 and my aunt died at 70. Longevity doesn’t exist in my family. Only positive I have is that I quit smoking in 2012 and don’t drink alcohol. Nearly all my losses were due to alcoholism.

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Gloomy-Community-199@reddit

First I have to retire (which I can do next year is I want to). That said and economy dependent, if genetics are anything to go on I’ll have about 30+ years left (I’m 56). My dad died at 90. His father died at 92. My great grandfather died at 94. My mom is still alive at 82. Her dad died at 93. Her mom at 86. My great grandmother on that side died at 94 too. My great grandmaster died at 62 from pneumonia.

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cheerios22902@reddit

U got good history gong on

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H-is-for-Hopeless@reddit

The record in my family is 96 and I sincerely hope I don't live that long.

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RevolutionaryDrop206@reddit

my mom is 96, lives alone, drives, plants a garden each year. She spent today cutting back & fertilizing all her roses (around 50). Cooks & bakes for company. Keeps her home & car immaculate. She texts, listens to podcasts & never forgets a birthday. Dresses fashionably, and donates food monthly to those less fortunate. It’s all what you make it.

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cocobear114@reddit

im really hoping i take after my moms side. they live pretty long, some to their 90s. shes in her late 70s and totally fit and in great health. walks 4 miles a day. dads side on the other hand is terrible. he died in his late 60s, his dad in his early 50s, my grandma at 65 or so. im 51 ...time will tell! so far im holding up well, feel like im still in my 30s

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5GAIBtoM@reddit

86 years old

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RufusWorld@reddit

Long enough to borrow money from everyone. Not long enough to pay it back 😄

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revbillygraham53@reddit

Very presumptuous of you to assume most of us will get to retire.

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LordDarthAngst@reddit

My parents died in their 70s. Their early deaths were due to poor life choices e.g. smoking, high fat diet, no exercise etc.

I’m trying to avoid the pitfalls by doing the opposite. I think I will definitely make it into my 80s.

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irishjo13@reddit

I won’t get to retirement if I go based on my parents’ ages when they died (58 & 65) but I’m still hopeful and planning on retirement. I want to be a snowbird and go on a lot of cruises.

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goldinox@reddit

My dad quit working around his 81st birthday and died 9 months later. Thinking retirement isn’t a good longevity plan for me.

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Border-Babies@reddit

85-90 based on: my dad died at 84, my mom is 85 and will be here another 5-10 years easy. Both grandfathers died in their late 80s early 90s. Both grandmothers died giving birth or from diabetic shock 27 hours after giving birth.

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joseyellie@reddit

Mom was 47 and Dad was 52....I am 52 so I better start blowing all my money

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Ok_Requirement_1302@reddit

Maybe 80. 85 tops. My parents are 74/75 and not in good health. One might make 80. One might not.

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TitoBandito5@reddit

My folks retired @ 57 & are 90 today. I don’t have plans to retire myself. I’m 59 & work PT.

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ItsTheJourneyForMe@reddit

🤷🏻‍♀️. My dad died at 49 and my mom is still going strong at 85

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Ill-Speed-729@reddit

My father died at 66, my mom passed at 74. I'm 52 and don't plan to retire until 65, I'm planning for 30 yrs retired, but the reality may be much less?

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Secret-Ad-5366@reddit

20-25

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Automatic_Project388@reddit

Imma have to ask off work for my funeral. So…. 😂

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Decemberist66@reddit

Mom still alive at 79 and Pop died at 87. Based on maternal g-parents who lived to 92 and 98, maybe longer but I take after my Pop. His parents died at 69 and 86. F___ cancer!

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ImaSource@reddit

I'm going just before I turn 63. Both my parents just turned 78, so at least 15 years.

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JealousEmu2495@reddit

I read this as you are currently going on 63 with 78 year old parents.

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tango421@reddit

I’m already older than my father was when he passed so…

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Candleforce-9728@reddit

Care emoji to you man. That is rough.

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Curious-Zucchini763@reddit

15 to 20 years. Parents made it to 90. Will be traveling, biking, skateboarding and playing guitar.

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Reasonable-Dot4724@reddit

Well, I’m 71 and my mom is 98. So there’s that.

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Seabluele@reddit

WOW! That’s incredible!

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canfullofworms@reddit

When my father was my age, he had been dead for four years

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FlippingPossum@reddit

My grandmother is still alive. My parents are in their 70s. I'm almost 50 and working part-time and volunteer with scouts. I'd like to always be doing something and will probably have a good couple decades of volunteer work.

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kirabug37@reddit

Planning to live to 125 so kind of giving up on retiring

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serenitybydesign@reddit

205-30

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Motor_Struggle_3605@reddit

30 years, at least (They’re still going)

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Consistent-Tie-4394@reddit

My dad made it 25 years past my current age, but retirement probably isn't going to be a financial possibility; so... age 75 for retirement, and 0.0 days to enjoy it.

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Zealousideal_View890@reddit

No male in my family has lived past 71. I'm not in position to retire before 63-64 (earliest), so I'll have 7-8 years?

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Delicious-Reward3301@reddit

2 days.

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beecreek500@reddit

20 years, statistically

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Pais08@reddit

Plan retire around 55. My parents are both in their late 60s. My remaining grandparent is in her late 80s. I had two great grandmothers that lived into their 90s on my maternal side. So I may get a decent amount of time after retirement.

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Labcorgilab@reddit

I've never been able to picture retirement. Even when I was younger dreaming about life. Both my parents died in their 60s so if I'm fortunate enough to retire, I'll get maybe 5 years

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BaldAndOld@reddit

25 years or so. I plan to spend it traveling and enjoying hobbies with current and new friends

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tonna33@reddit

I don't think I'll be able to retire. So I'll be working until I'm about 80. My parents are 79 and 77. My dad just had his birthday (he's 79) and mentioned that he's moving a bit slower now. It makes me a bit sad and worried because he doesn't normally share things like that.

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Capital_Pea@reddit

neither of my parents lived to retire. dad died at 59 in 85 and mom died at 48 in 87. i’m 57 and likely can’t retire until 65.

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Suspicious_Time7239@reddit

zero days. I'll never be able to retire unless I win big.

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EmployerUpstairs8044@reddit

I won't make it to retirement 😬 they retired then immediately died. Great shit.

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Ok-Staff-62@reddit

Stop contributing to any pension fund and you will live to be 100. Murphy will take care of this.

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EmployerUpstairs8044@reddit

That's no joke, man. Murphy is always there. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Spiritual_Trick8159@reddit

My mom died at 60 after being ill for 10 years so I would probably not make retirement age. Yes what she had was genetic so 50 % chance

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CommissionFeisty9843@reddit

Longer than I can afford 😂

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Jamie22022@reddit

75 to 80. Everything after 75 is a bonus year.

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Rude_Veterinarian639@reddit

My parents both passed in their early 60s. My grandparents all lived to late 80s/early 90s.

The grands and my parents all went within 2 years. Rough time.

Im 50 and will die with my boots on lol. I do t see retirement in my future at all.

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brandysafinegirl@reddit

My mom is 73 and is in really good shape and health. Her oldest sister is 93 and her other sister is 80 both in great health for their ages. The 93 yr old just went to an assisted living place last year and she still lives on her own there in a small apartment. I’m not in as good as shape as my mom but I’m hoping to make 80.

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303FPSguy@reddit

The only thing that will save me from an eternity of misery and labor is the sweet, sweet icy grip of death.

I legit cannot wait to die so I don’t have to work anymore.

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lando-hockey@reddit

Just get a job at Home Depot. You can walk around and just tell people you don’t know where anything is.

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lando-hockey@reddit

Everyone lives to their late 80’s or mid 90’s in my family and has for generations. I’m not sure I want to hit 90 based on seeing my parents at 80 even though they’re mobile and in really good shape with just 3 of 4 knees replaced and no major health issues. I expect the medical advancements to make it a bit better in the future. However, one might want to be careful about what you wish for.

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Tryingnottomessup@reddit

My mom is 82 and still working bec she is not ready to retire. My passed away when he was 44 in 1974, so I already beat him.

I give myself somewhere close to my mother, fingers crossed 🤞

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Kindly_Jellyfish_451@reddit

I don't like to speculate. My parents both died in their late 60s due to lung cancer (both heavy smokers), and I never smoked. I also have a much healthier lifestyle overall than they did.

I do realize, though, that my odds of getting lung cancer are a lot higher than other nonsmokers because of the second hand smoke I was exposed to through my parents (this was before smokers started going outside to smoke...my parents even smoked in the car).

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EnjoyingTheRide-0606@reddit

My mom died at 39, I surpassed her lifespan almost 20 years ago. My dad had heart failure at 70 and lived to be 83. My grandmother lived to mid-90’s and my aunt (mom’s relatives) will be 93 in 2 months. My dad’s side has morbid obesity and lots of heart problems (one uncle dropped dead at bfast at 42!). I favor mom’s side and thus have planned to live til 95.

My friend’s mom is 108. I asked why he worked until 72 (2018). That was when he said his mom was 100 and he’d likely live into his 100’s too. Well she’s still living on her own, with a caregiver showing up daily for hygiene assistance!!

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grandmoo@reddit

Based on my mom (died at 40), I'm (26f) years past my expiration date. According to my dad (died at 81), I've got at least 14 more to go. His brother lived to 96 or 97, so I'm hoping to take after him 😁

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elphaba00@reddit

It's hard to tell. I had a great-grandma who lived to be 105, but her daughter (my grandma) and a brother lived to be in their early 70s. My grandma's other siblings lived to be upper 90s. My great-grandfather only made it to his 40s because of cancer.

My maternal grandma lived to be upper 70s, but smoking since she was a preteen probably cut that short. My maternal grandpa lived to be almost 90, but he was too mean to die.

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xtrobot@reddit

Mom passed within a year of retiring, dad at least made it a handful of years. I'll be lucky if I get to retire at all, so who can say.

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No_Survey_5496@reddit

20-35 years

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Business_Coyote_5496@reddit

mid 80s so 20 years retired

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MollyDog2638@reddit

No one in my family, going back multiple generations, has ever lived to be 80. My mom and dad came close, dying at 78 and 79 about a year ago. I am planning my retirement on the assumption that will be the same for me. Hell, at 58 I am planning now that I probably have about 20 years left.

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sunfish99@reddit

My mom lived until 79, longer than anyone else in her family; her parents died in their mid-60s. My dad's family all lived to a minimum of 89. I'm 60 and currently semi-retired, though not by choice.

I'm waiting on a follow-up ultrasound to screen for breast cancer. If it turns out to be bad news, I think it's most likely I'll be taking after mom's side.

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BoxerDog2024@reddit

Prayers for you scary situation.

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sunfish99@reddit

Thank you. I lost a friend to breast cancer last year, and I'm hoping not to follow the same path.

On the flip side, it sure would ease any concerns about my retirement fund/Social Security being enough to live on...!

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ImMxWorld@reddit

I'm guessing about 15-20 years. I'm probably going to retire at 67, my mom is currently 80 and fairly healthy, my dad died at 78 with a 3 pack-a-day habit, so I'm expecting to live longer than him. Fingers crossed.

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LizTruth@reddit

Mom made it to 93. All of the non-smokers in my family made it into their mid-to-late 90s. Cancer got the rest.

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Beautiful-Page4200@reddit

Long! But I would hate to live long without: Good health Good mobility Enough money

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A_Russian_Ace@reddit

idk im adopted so this should be fun im 31 😂😂😂😂

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human8060@reddit

Have you done an ancestry DNA test? I ended up finding bio family and learning med histories.

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A_Russian_Ace@reddit

Nah i dont really care to know its literally been 30 years since i was adopted.

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human8060@reddit

I found out after my 40s. Lots of medical things fell into place after that. I didn't care so much about the bio family as I did the med history. Just something to keep in the background as an option if things ever get weird.

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A_Russian_Ace@reddit

yeah i have said i would in past but never did. The medical would be useful for down theine especially knowing if cancer runs in my family. i just have never had the true motivation to find out.

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human8060@reddit

I get that. I wasn't really motivated until I had a son. He started getting migraines at the exact same age I did. Turns out, it's hereditary and one of my bio parents also has them.

You can also check your adoption records. In many cases there is a medical history of the family before adoption and sometimes the biological parents will keep it updated after. That's obviously more rare but it's possible. Best of luck, fellow adoptee!

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A_Russian_Ace@reddit

I was adopted from Russian in the 90s lol they wernt very good with medical records back then in Russia because its not on my adoption records. I will try and find out but im not suoer confident with the Russian Medical history record keeping. Thank you for the advice

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bostyluv@reddit

Well my father was a lifelong alcoholic and lived to be 68,my mother is still alive at 76 .I don't really think about it too much,I could live another 30 - 40 years or get taken out tomorrow by a drunk driver .🤷‍♀️

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tk42967@reddit

I'm coming to terms that I could have another 20 to 25 years left.

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tk42967@reddit

Mother passed at 69. Father is still kicking at close to 80. Paternal grand mother is close to 100. Maternal grand mother was 89. Both grandfathers passed in their like 60's.

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thedudeintx82@reddit

My Mom & Dad are currently in their 70's. On my Dad's side, most of the ladies lived into their 90's and some into their 100's. One even lived in 3 different centuries. My Mom's side, it's mostly 80's.

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KayBear2@reddit

Not long

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Formal_Plum_2285@reddit

My dad made it to 69 and my mom to 72. So I probably don’t have to worry too much about retirement funds.

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Competitive-Ask8151@reddit

Hard to say! I’ve already lived past the age when my dad died and not sure what age I’ll retire at. Mom died at age 75 so who knows?! Might not make it to retirement, might live to be 95!

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txmascot01@reddit

No clue. Mom died at 68. Father is 94. If I avoid the dementia - I’m aiming for 90 or so.

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Freightshaker000@reddit

I'm 58. Dad died at 51. His father died at 49. Mom turns 79 on Thursday. Who knows...

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EryktheDead@reddit

I won’t be able to retire. I’m just gonna have to work till I die based on my parents and my grandparents though assuming I could retire at65. 20 to 25 years my mother said genetics are horribly long lived late 90s early hundreds. Dad side wasn’t a strong but they were poor. He’s just not any signs of slowing down at 85.

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WingZombie@reddit

Mom and dad were 56 and 59 when they retired in 1999. Dad was former smoker and lost that battle in 2015 so he lasted 16 years post retirement. Mom is still going and has been retired for 27 years now although she doesn't have much quality of life (83 with dimensia)

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ONROSREPUS@reddit

Hoping for 20 years. reality is more like 15 or less.

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demdareting@reddit

+100, mom is 100 now and dad died at 88. Dad had medical issues.

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katamino@reddit

40 years or more. My mom is in the second half her 90s and almost all her cousins are alive and approaching 90. My grandparents passed in their late 80s, and I have aunts on my dad's side that lived to 97 an 99.

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largos7289@reddit

I have longevity on both sides of my family tree... my dad is currently 86 and going strong, my mom is 78 and no signs of stopping.

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Alkash@reddit

No idea, both still living. I Gave up smoking 20 years ago and drinking five years ago, so I hope I'll see my toddlers twenties... Grandparents lived into their 80s.

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Temporary_Way_9563@reddit

If it’s up to me I hope for a very long time. I’m 58 now and would love to see my kids at my age. My mom passed at 73 and my dad passed at 68/69. My grandmother is still going strong at 94.

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Typical_me_1111@reddit

50% die but age 70, average age is 85. You never know when you live for.

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dashtophuladancer@reddit

Grandmother died at 74, mom at 75. Dad’s side lives longer. I’m guessing 80. That’ll give me 20 years.

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overeducatedhick@reddit

If I split the difference and live to the average between the two, I might not see 70, depending upon how much longer my surviving parent lives. However, I don't have any realistic expectation of retiring.

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Severe_Slide_9765@reddit

If im lucky, ill go right before I get to point that someone has to change my diapers.

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Affectionate_Yam4368@reddit

All the women in my family live to nearly 100 years old, no matter their previous smoking/drinking/eating habits.

So since I take very good care of this meat suit, I will either live to be 150 or I will drop dead the day after I retire.

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Goobygoo6780@reddit

All grandparents and great grands died in their 80’s/90’s both parents still alive and healthy in their early 70’s. Hoping to retire in 10 years at 56 and have at least 25 good free years left!

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PrimalSixFive@reddit

I retired at 52 and am currently 60. We have a 9 year old that keeps us busy. Both parents lived well into their 90s, so hopefully I have a long way to go.

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Neags@reddit

Retirement?

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United_Concept1654@reddit

Right? After getting divorced and losing over half of the retirement account, I am not sure what retirement will look like. I assume I will be dead before that happens

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NicInNS@reddit

Well, 52 and already retired for 5 yrs, so hopefully I have a long way to go.

Hard to say…my dad’s parents lived until their 80s, but my dad died at 65, and his brother and sister died before they were 75.

My mom is almost 80 and still going strong/really active, but her parents both died before 65, I believe. Her siblings both still alive and also in fairly good health.

So…hoping I take after my mom/my dad’s parents.

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Active-Confidence-25@reddit

Dad still going at 79. Mom died at 70. I don’t exercise, eat so-so, drink & vape. I figure I will kick it happy at around 70

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ransier831@reddit

If I go by my parents deaths, 10 years - tops. Im healthier than my parents ever were though, so im hoping for more than that. Putting in the time and energy now with the hopes that it will pay off in health and energy later.

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Physical_Ad5135@reddit

My parents are both in their 80s and in relatively good health. Curious what I will look like at 80 as my mom looks every bit of 80 while my dad is mistake for low 60s. My plan is to age at home. I am working on my health now and trying to make sure I am as healthy as I can as I soon slide into my retirement years.

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Freeflying_Dragon@reddit

There have been very few in my family on both sides that live past 75. Im good with that nobody really bothers with people over 70. Being in an assisted living home is not for me. Most elderly in those facilities are lucky if they get a visit once a week from someone.

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No-Country6348@reddit

My birth father died in a motorcycle accident at 20 and my birth mom (a libertarian) died of covid in her late 60s so i would be doomed if i weren’t way healthier than the mom. My birth uncles are still alive but not any of the grandparents on either so who knows. My adoptive grandparents on one side lived until their late 90s so i am accustomed to greater longevity.

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MaleficentMousse7473@reddit

First question is- when can i retire? SSA says 72, so there’s a bit of a wait!

Based on my family, i could continue on another 30-40 years, but on average another 20 or so.

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Rambling-Holiday1998@reddit

My husband is a boomer and is already retired. I was a sahm so I reckon I'm retired too? I didn't get a retirement party though.

We spent the first 8 years rving. Now we live in our first apartment and I go to college (better late than never) and my husband tracks my movements all day and has my lunch ready when I get home. We are bored and we miss traveling.

We live on my husband's pension and our meager retirement savings. We live very frugally.

If I'm widowed I get half of his pension and half of his SSI (survivor benefits) for life. I'll likely move in with one of my kids. They have already been jockeying for first position when the time comes. (I prefer that my husband and I depart the earth together in some spectacular "they never knew what hit them" fashion but I'll probably just end up a widow anyway.)

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Phlink75@reddit

He both my parents died in thier 50's when I was a kid.

I hit 50 in August, we're breaking records here, boys.

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Far_Anything_7458@reddit

My dad just passed last year at 90, my mom is going to be 91 in two months and she's still pretty good even tho she had a stroke. My grandma lived to 87 but she smoked like a freight train and my great grandma to 92 so I imagine I will make 90 with relative ease, barring any unforeseen catastrophes. I am 63 so another 27-30 years

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sane-asylum@reddit

My Dad is 82 and still works because my Mom is 78 and is retired and would drive him insane. I will be dead before I retire

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Short-Emotion3808@reddit

I'll either die this year at age 58, or I'll die 20 years from now. It is what it is.

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alanaisalive@reddit

My parents both retired in their late 60s. My dad died at 74 and my mom is still around in her 70s.

I will never retire because I am disabled and already can't work a normal job. My plan is and always has been to kill myself when I run out of money. Hope that helps.

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Sintered_Monkey@reddit

They lived until 85 and 90. They both had horrible, slow deaths though. That is definitely not how I'd prefer to go out.

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dirtybo0ts@reddit

My mom was forced to retire because of a stage 4 diagnosis and died 5 years later, never really enjoying her retirement.

My dad spent what little of his retirement he had (10 years) depressed from losing his wife, then having knee replacement surgery and then stage 4 colon cancer and dead within 3 years of diagnosis.

At this point, enjoying any retirement time without cancer is all I’m asking for. Don’t care how long it is. I just want to enjoy it.

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lorelie53@reddit

Mom died at 66, dad at 72, oldest sister at 65, grandfather at 65, I’m retiring at 62.

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Money_Engineering_59@reddit

I’m fucked. My family lives into their 100’s (even 3 generations back when this was unheard of) and there’s NO way I’ll be able to retire at 65 and have enough money to live another 30 years.
My parents are still going pretty strong in their 80’s. My health is shit compared to them so I’m doomed.

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Active_Assignment_65@reddit

I intend on living forever, so far it’s working!!

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Suitable_Respect2667@reddit

Retirement? That’s hilarious.

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DTW_Tumbleweed@reddit

Both my folk's had cancer at age 76. Dad passed quickly. Mom is still going strong at age 88. However, I've lived with her since the cancer, and she has been close to passing at least half a dozen times. Most of which were caught by me noticing significant changes. I'm single and childless, so not as likely to have someone that close to me. So I'm guessing my expiration date is somewhere between 75 and 80.

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Historical_Project86@reddit

Depends when I retire. I don't think I will, not until I physically can't work. The job I'll be doing will change dramatically and that may happen sooner than I'd like. Judging by the current job market, I'll be taking a 30-40% pay cut for still doing a shitty desk job unless providence smiles on me. I think a lot of people will become semi-retired but still need some income. Depending on what type of person you are, that may actually lengthen your life. My father doesn't need that. He retired at 50 and hasn't stopped since, he is very active and that has kept him strong and relatively healthy. Other people may decline quickly after retirement. I'm 56 and haven't noticed any signs or old age, symptoms of health issues, or anything like that, yet, so I'm saying I'll make it to 85 (dad is 83).

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LGeorgeRox@reddit

both birth parents died closed to 60 so guess before I am eligible for social security? 🤣😂

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Major_Twang@reddit

Mum is 86 and in fantastic physical shape from a lifetime of looking after herself well. Dad's 88 and only just starting to slow down - he had a hip replacement 12 years ago, and it's reaching the end of its operational life.

I'm a lifelong fitness fanatic, and at 59, I'm still rowing competitively & working out daily, so I'm fairly confident about reaching my 90s

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UrsaMajor7th@reddit

6-7 years maybe, if I'm lucky. My parents aren't the ones to base longevity on- it's their genetic combination within my siblings and I that are the window to my future.

None of my siblings made it to 70 y/o, and one didn't hit 60. We are a family riddled with genetic comorbidities that almost guarantee an early exit. There is no future; I'm enjoying the time I have right now.

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SadCranberry8838@reddit

If I play things well, I would be able to retire in 2107- so probably zero years.

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cvagrad1986@reddit

Dad passed at 85, mom is 84 and going pretty well, 3of my grand parents lives above 90, with maternal grandmother touching 97!

Working now to build strength to stay active, skied with my Dad when he was 83, if I can match that, I’ll die happy

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Most-Confusion-417@reddit

Retirement? Lol

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yearsofpractice@reddit

Hey OP. 49 year old married father of two in the UK.

My parents are still very much alive*, so I’ll have to go on grandparent’s lifespans - the youngest any of them died was mid 80s - the other three died late 90s or in one case at 102.

Genetically, I’m probably going to live a very long life… but will that be what I want when I get to 90…? Swings and roundabouts.

(* Dad has Parkinson’s, but physically his body is strong… frustrating, but that wasn’t your question)

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Simple-Ingenuity740@reddit

retirement? i'm lucky to have lived this long.

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No-Reward8036@reddit

My mother's side of the family have all lived into their 80s at least. She died in an accident at 71. My father's side barely reached 50, although he and his sister were both in their 70s. So I don't know. I have 6 years before I can retire. I might be lucky and have 10 years.

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SubstanceNo1544@reddit

I will never get to retire. Parents are 68 and 78.. both in need of help. Im pushing 50 and have zero retirement, neither one of them will be able to leave me anything. I have no children and my family is scattered across the world and we arent close.

So on a good note I still have about 20 years or so at least (according to genetics). Bad part is those 20 years look a bit bleak with no happy ending anywhere in sight.

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bawkward@reddit

I feel this so much. Worst part is, one side of the family lives to be 100+. Both of my parents are in their 80s now which, you know, good for them, but it's terrifying to me that I might live that long with no way to support myself.

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SubstanceNo1544@reddit

Something something "forgotten children" something something

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Top-Aerie-6225@reddit

Mum died at 60, Dad at 62. Both of cancer. I'm pushing 57, currently in reasonable health, but I'll guess we'll see soon enough.

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hep632@reddit

My dad died at 29 (accident) and my mom at 65 (very rare non-inheritable disease). I'm trying to retire at 60. My grandparents all died in their mid 80s, which was actually pretty old for that generation. I hope I get 20 good years.

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Drivebybilly@reddit

About 25. My parents both died at 87

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dreaminginteal@reddit

I will putter around the house, read, spend way too much time on Youtube, read Reddit, and do pottery.

... because that's what I do now, and I am retired ...

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ranoutofbacon@reddit

My job will let me drive as long as I pass my annual D.O.T. physical. So, I'm looking at my 70s or so. If I can still play ice hockey, my 80's will just around the corner. After that, if I can lift a gun to my head, it'll all be over by 95.

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Columbia_Guy001@reddit

Based on parents, aunts/uncles, and grandparents, I should make it to my mid-80s and I plan to retire at 55.

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BrandyBunch805@reddit

How ? I fu€led my chances of retiring young up .

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Columbia_Guy001@reddit

Sorry about that. My career paid me well. I never married or had kids.

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BrandyBunch805@reddit

I’m super happy for people who pulled this off.

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BoldBoimlerIsMyHero@reddit

4-5. My dad died at 64. My mom is 74.

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saltyavocadotoast@reddit

25-30 years

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Specialist_Stop8572@reddit

30 yrs

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CrazyCatLadyNL@reddit

I guess around 15 years.

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AZNM1912@reddit

I figure I’ll live until about 75 based on family history, so maybe 10 years if I’m able to retire at 65.

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BokChoyJr@reddit

I’m hoping to make it to 60. Recurrent cancer and post cardiac arrest with a 59% lung capacity. My dad made it to 79 years. My mum is going strong at almost 80z

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Oldebookworm@reddit

30 yrs, I’m guessing. Aunt died at home at 101. Grandfather died in 2002 at 102. Grandma died at 97 and father at 92.

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SnappinArsehole@reddit

My grandma turns 99 this year. I have not saved enough, but maybe the world won't last.

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svennew@reddit

Probably about 25 years if I retire at 63 or so…

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UnicornFarts1111@reddit

It depends on who I take after. If I take after mom, I won't live long enough. If I take after dad, I will end up losing everything due to medical debt.

My dad did not lose everything as he retired from the government and invested well. I have no investments and if I get to retire, will probably have to get a reverse mortgage to survive. I have no direct heirs, so if I have to live on the equity of my home, so be it.

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Fire_Mission@reddit

I dunno, they're still alive and kicking.

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tommyalanson@reddit

Anything past 85 looks like a shit show, in my experience.

I want an easy button to check out when I can’t walk or wipe my ass anymore.

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Fun-Ingenuity-9089@reddit

My grandparents lived into their hundreds, my parents to their upper 90s. I don't think I want to stick around that long. I thought my husband and I would grow old together, but he passed away from complications from Covid. So now it's just me and my dogs, at my husband's stupid farm house that I never wanted. But I don't want my chickens, cats, and dogs at my house in town. I don't know what to do.

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WestCoasthappy@reddit

Oh dear that is tough. I’m sorry you are going through that and hope you can find a solution for you and your animal family

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larielblois@reddit

My parents never made it to retirement… I have.:)

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WestCoasthappy@reddit

90s dad passed a few years ago at 92 mom is 93 this year and going strong so yeah.. I need to be very careful about retirement funds & SS is NZoT going to make it

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No_Alarm_3993@reddit

I'm both lucky and cursed at the same time. Both my parents are still alive, my mom is 82 my dad 85. My dad's parents both lived to their 90s. So I have plenty of years ahead of me. Unfortunately I have some serious medical issues (nothing fatal, but disabled). I unfortunately also had some serious issues with my anesthesia during my last surgery. So... I've probably got at least another 30 years ahead of me, but since I'm already using a wheelchair about 50% of the time it's just a matter of time til I just can't walk.

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Purple_Current1089@reddit

Mom died at 68 and my dad at 78. I’m in much better health than my mother ever was and my father’s cancer could have been caught had he gone to the doctor and been screened for colon cancer. So, I am hoping to live into my 80s at the very least. Currently 62f

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newhappyrainbow@reddit

My dad died at 64, mom is still kicking at 71. I’m 48, and in much better health than either of them were at my age, so hopefully I’ve got some good years left.

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Mindless-Employment@reddit

My dad will be 86 this year, 20 years past retirement. Mom will be 79 and she retired at 62. So I figure I'll get 20-ish years.

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belligerent_tortoise@reddit

Retirement?

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soleiles1@reddit

20 years. Plan to retire in 8-9 years around 60 if I don't lose my mind first dealing with these middle school students.

Dad lived to 81, mom to 44. Other relatives are all over the map.

Point is we never know for sure. I want to be able to enjoy retirement for at least a decade before my dirt nap commensurates.

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PrairieGrrl5263@reddit

I'm already older than my Dad lived to be, or his mom, or her siblings.

Mom however it's still rocking along.

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haveanapfire@reddit

Mom died at 26, dad at 51. Im 55 so I beat the high score!

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Clear_Spirit4017@reddit

That is so sad. You missed out on a lot of good years. Keep up the good attitude.

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ku_78@reddit

Anything beyond 75 would be a surprise. Saw a life expectancy chart in a study for those with early onset prostate cancer (Yeah me) It tracked with the general male population until 75. Then steep decline.

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Desperate_Gold6670@reddit

Could go either way, Dad didn't take care of himself at all and died at 50 of a massive hesrt attack. Mom just turned 80 and is a cancer survivor and in pretty great health...so we'll see. I already outlived Dad by seven years so I can live past retirement and maybe get to experience grandbabies.

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infamous-hermit@reddit

75

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UnicornSheets@reddit

Retirement will never happen. I’ll probably reach at least mid seventies and die from complications from a chronic illness, or cancer

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LightOtter@reddit

Retirement? I'm not planning to retire. I don’t believe I'll ever be able to afford it. However, my parents are in their 80s and both still alive.

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jk_pens@reddit

Well, let’s see… if I live the same number of days as my dad, who died suddenly in his early 70s, I will keel over on Oct 5, 2042. That’s 16 1/2 years from now. Assuming my kids go to college and I am working until they are done, I’ll have about 6 years to enjoy retirement.

On the other hand, his dad lived into his 90s, my mom is 86 and alive (but has aged a lot the past couple of years), and her mom lived into her 90s.

My paternal grandmother died at 79 but didn’t have to, she had a mismanaged medical condition. My maternal grandfather died in his 60s but led a very unhealthy lifestyle.

So maybe I’ll get a longer rest before the final rest.

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Blue-Skye-@reddit

Grandparents dad’s 57, 86 mom’s 92,97. Dad 78. Mom still alive 79. I had cancer twice last year. So I am adjusting my assumption I will live a long time. But I used to think 90 plus was likely. Never any health issues before last year.

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CartographerTall1967@reddit

i wont make it to retirement

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ihateyou__people@reddit

AFTER retirement?

No man in my family has made it past 65. Dad was 65. Grandad was 63. Retirement isn’t something we worry about. That’s the women’s problem, they’re the ones who live into their 90’s.

Some of us know we’ll drop dead of a bad ticker long before we reach 70. (70 is my unrealistic stretch goal.)

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designsbyintegra@reddit

I’m disabled so I’m medically retired but if that wasn’t the case, based on the ages they passed, probably not.

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AdSpiritual2594@reddit

Right now I don’t think live to retirement, not because I’ll die young, but because retirement isn’t going to be an option.

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Amidormi@reddit

I'm hoping for 15 to 20 if I can keep working to 65 or 70 like my mom is doing.

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Loadtapchanger@reddit

Right now my pops is a very healthy and ambulatory 90 years old. He’s alway moving around. He retired at 62…

My older brother is 70, looks great and still does all his backcountry shit, hiking camping and fly fishing. Retired at 64.

I’m 60, still skating and going to gigs when I can. With an 18 year old in their senior year of high school, I’ll probably work till I’m 69 and looking forward to at least 15 fruitful years after retirement.

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SprinklesWilling470@reddit

Mine is less about health and more about resources. Two to three years is realistic for me. Grandparents' lifespans are all over the map...55, 65, 83 and 94. My mother is in decent health at 75. Dad I don't know, as we are estranged. I only know that he is still living at 77. I currently care for my chronically ill and disabled wife. I am 57, she is 63. She fell out of the workforce 15 years ago due to health issues, so her retirement savings are virtually non-existent. She will be fortunate to live another 3-5 years. If I make it and retire between 62 and 67, I will still have to work part-time just to make the most basic ends meet. That's if the economy doesn't completely collapse between now and then. Not sure that's a reality I look forward to. Just being real, not doom and gloom.

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mtown06457@reddit

Dad & Mom died at 52 and 79, respectively. Both from heart failure. I’m 60 this year, at goal weight with excellent cardiac health. Never smoked, rarely drink, good retirement income. If I can outrun genetics I hope to see 90.

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harmospennifer@reddit

37 years… I retired once already lol

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Competitive_Swan_755@reddit

34 years.

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old_tek@reddit

Both parents met their demise early in life. Everyone else in the family makes it to their late 70s to late 90s.

If I see 65 I’d be absolutely shocked.

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bobcat74@reddit

Dad died at 85. Mom died at 93 . Im 70m .ive had two m.i.s and now a proud owner of 4 stents . Statistics say i have a 50/50 chance to make it to 75 and 40% chance to hit 80 . I think my parents god rest their souls will have me beat .

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shortmon_OG@reddit

Funny you assume we can retire.

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cvaldez74@reddit

My dad died at 45 from lung cancer that was diagnosed at very near end stage; my mom died in her early 50s but not due to health or natural causes (accidental or homicide, depends who you ask). Mom’s mom lived to 90, dad in his 60s (cancer). Dad’s mom died in her 50s (diabetes related), dad late 80s. I’m much healthier than most of them so I’m expecting that if my death is natural, it’ll be late 80s-early 90s.

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wwJones@reddit

Haha. Retirement.

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Good_egg1968@reddit

30 years

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Imcluelesstoday@reddit

Until God says time to come home.

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MakinItReal1021@reddit

About 40 years.

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Level-Artichoke9177@reddit

My mom died at 48 and my dad at 70. I am 57. It’s not looking good.

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New-Geezer@reddit

Retirement? Pretty sure I have to work until I die.

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phunkygroovin@reddit

I won't live until retirement because I'll be working until the day that I die. My mom is 67 and in really poor health so I'm not sure how long she has. I'm in my upper 40s and I feel like I'm in my upper 80s due to a really bad bad, so hopefully I won't live very long. Ironically, I lived a much healthier lifestyle than my mother but I am suffering at a younger age than she did.

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omfgwhatever@reddit

It's a crap shoot. Everyone in my family has either died in their 50s from some sort of weird thing, or lived into their 80s or 90s. I had a great grandma that died at 99, she was extremely senile though and didn't know anyone or what was going on. I'm not sure if that's really living.

My mother was the exception. She died at 75 from a stroke. So, if I can make it 4 more years, I'll probably have 15-30 more years.

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Extension-Rock-4263@reddit

Retirement? Lol ok

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EatingBuddha3@reddit

I'll be working until I'm 97 and will run out of money the day before I die at my desk, so never? 😂

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human8060@reddit

You think the money will last that long!?! Lolol

We're barely a step above indentured servants now.

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Ldghead@reddit

My family has longevity all over the place, on both parents' sides. Our retirement budget is calculated for me to be dead 85-90.

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mariace65@reddit

I've already lived to be older than my mother did, so I'll just have to wait and see...

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mps_1969@reddit

My dad died at 60 my mom is holding at 79 still .

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Megs0255@reddit

I expect to drop dead of a stroke by age 75. Family fate — even the healthy people.

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Kestrel_Iolani@reddit

My grandparents lived to 80, 84, 86, and 90. I'm aiming for 85. Unless the economy absolutely tanks, I'll retire at 65. I've got lists full of stuff I'm looking forward to doing.

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trinaryouroboros@reddit

If age reversal technology does not happen in the next couple decades, I'm guessing between 5-10 years tops, I'm a bit short on health right now, my mother's family lives a long time, but my father's does not, and he lived healthy and only made it to 76.

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unrepresented-us@reddit

My mom died at 36 from a really aggressive breast cancer. Every year I live past that with my boobies in tact I am great full. I’ll be 49 soon.

My dad is 72.

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These-Educator-1959@reddit

I’m adopted. So it’s shooting in the dark. But I’m going to hope for at least a couple of years of retirement.

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cakebreaker2@reddit

Honestly, maybe 3 years. Poor longevity in my family. My wife is 10 years younger with great longevity. She'll outlive me by at least 30 years. I've already told my kids to encourage her to remarry or have a boyfriend. She deserves to be loved.

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FernX02@reddit

Early 60's. I guess I'll be working from the grave.

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kittyshakedown@reddit

My parents are 72 and 73. My dad has been retired for 10 years, my mom stopped working 10 years before that…they both have fathers that lived into their 90s but mothers who died fairly young in the scheme of things.

My mom does not take very good care of herself. Eats like a kid and doesn’t get much exercise. She still smokes and her weight goes up and down. She is also starting to have some memory issues. My dad is in great shape, very active, volunteers, hikes/camps and looks 10 years younger than my mom.

We joke my mom will live to 100.

I’d say barring any major health issues my dad has 20 years or so. Though it doesn’t feel right putting that in black and white.

They are definitely enjoying themselves and they travel a lot. Lots of bucket list type trips. They joke they are spending any inheritance. Which is perfectly fine. They deserve to do anything they want.

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Longjumping-Poem-226@reddit

I should already be dead

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Glad-Arugula-8387@reddit

60s so not great

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Defiant_Property_336@reddit

maybe 15 years

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JenniferJuniper6@reddit

Dad’s still living. I’ll letyou know when that changes.

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tronassembled@reddit

My dad is 87 and still working so I dunno yet

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JudgeJuryEx78@reddit

I'm 47. I uave a lot of longevity in my family. I always picked the magical age of 106 to die.

Lately I've been crunching the numbers, and while it's fully possible for me to live that long, I don't think I can afford to. I may have to take up a heroin habit in my 80s to speed things along.

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SabrinaFaire@reddit

Not convinced I'll live to retirement or that even if I do, if I'll be able to afford it.

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USN_CB8@reddit

30 yrs. 95 based on many family members on both sides.

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Bibliophilewitch@reddit

Mom died at 59, Dad at 71. Soooo.

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ApoplecticAutoBody@reddit

I have resigned myself to the fact that I'll probably work till noon the day I die... so at least it'll be a half day

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y135770@reddit

20+ years. My parents and husband’s are all in 80s and still going strong

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chocolateandpretzles@reddit

Same and my mom has cancer and my dad has Parkinson’s. They’re still going strong.

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Sweetness_Bears_34@reddit

The men in my family tend to live into their 90s while the women in my wife’s family also live into their 90s. Hopefully that means that we will be able to grow old together.

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Working-Arm-6896@reddit

87 to 90

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JudgeJuryEx78@reddit

Yes, I will also retire around 87-90.

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sgtedrock@reddit

I’m (57m) in the first year now of living past how long my father (56m) lived. Which is a head trip, let me tell you. Mom lived to 82, died of ovarian cancer.

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AccurateCarry7954@reddit

I know how you feel. My dad was about a decade younger than yours when he died. When I hit that age - and I mean down to the day - I was pretty freaked out

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sgtedrock@reddit

Right??? My stepdad once told me that all the older generation of men is his family died in their 50s, so he considered his life after that age to be a gift. He was in his early 70s at the time.

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Practical-Arugula-80@reddit

I'll drop dead before I ever have enough saved for "retirement".

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Careful_Tomorrow_653@reddit

I'm adopted. Know of birth family Birth dad died suddenly of heart attack or stroke, at 65. All his siblings and his mother (90 something) are still alive. Birth mom is 72. Her sister died at 62 of cancer and both of her parents died young. But all of her other siblings are alive.

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R2MKE@reddit

Both of my parents passed when they were 75, but they were smokers, i am not, were not proactive about their health, I am. I -' 60 now and intend on staying active and living until 90.

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BazingaQQ@reddit

Twenty minutes?

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ScreenTricky4257@reddit

My father died at 68, my grandfather at 67. But they both smoked and I never did, so I have hope. I also have money, which neither of them did, so maybe I can afford better care.

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quantumsparq@reddit

My dad died 30 years ago, so….

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Ledophile@reddit

It’s a toss up for me. Dad went at 63. Mom kept on ticking until 88………

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ExternalOld9460@reddit

Mom is 85 and physically going strong. Dad died from complications post surgery 20 years ago but his little brother is still alive. (83 i think)

So 🤷‍♂️?

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KookyComfortable6709@reddit

My dad was 87 and my mom is still cooking along at 93.

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Zipstser257@reddit

My parents died at 86 and 87, which would give me 27 years after retirement. And while I have lived the same lifestyles they did, I also had the added benefits of a lot of years of drugs where my parents were just booze. So it’s anybody’s guess, pharmaceuticals are much better now than when they were alive so maybe meds will help me with any health issues that might strike.

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marugirl@reddit

My mother died at the age I am now, my father 10 yrs older than I am now so who knows what's gonna happen. Still 6 yrs til I can retire, but not necessarily when I will.

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EyemDragon@reddit

My parents deaths were due to alcohol but my female grands all made it to their 90s.

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Firstcounselor@reddit

It’s a crap shoot. 50% chance of having an ALS gen that took my mom, her sister, her brother, and her mom. Meanwhile, on my dad’s side my grandma loved to 93 and my grandpa lived to 101.

Yes, I can get tested for the gene. No I don’t want to since there is nothing I can do about it and I’d rather not know when and how I’ll die. So I’ll either go around 60 or I’ll make it to 100.

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CompanyOther2608@reddit

I admire your ability to not know. I couldn’t handle the uncertainty.

Wishing you the best. 🙏

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Firstcounselor@reddit

I appreciate that. The album from the 80s, Living in Oblivion, has a different meaning for me now. I’m optimistic by nature, so I let optimism reign.

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9inez@reddit

My parents are still living independently…just barely @ 96 & 93.

Wife and I plan to get out into the American natural spaces, get under water again and visit relatives abroad while we are still physically fit humans.

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Crafty-Shape2743@reddit

Dad died from an accident of stupidity and stubbornness at 91, mom will be 92 this month. My paternal grandparents live to be 96 and 98. All of them were nonsmokers or drinkers. My maternal grandparents smoked like chimneys and were alcoholics and dead by their mid 70’s.

I do both but not to excess so it’s a crapshoot.

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Prairie_walker@reddit

I have a good chance to make into my mid 90’s.

My plan is to drive school bus or something like that as a retirement job. My wife is 6 years younger, so I may as well keep busy.

I also like clearing snow in the winter. My hope is that I can afford a mic little tractor/skid loader and use it to clear snow out of our alley.

And a big garden.

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human8060@reddit

My mother became an assistant on school busses. She gets to hang out with the kids without having to drive the bus. She deals with littles so she reads books and plays games with them. She loves it and it keeps her going.

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Prairie_walker@reddit

Sounds amazing.

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Kitty_Mombo@reddit

My Mom is referred to as the Keith Richards of our family. She is 80 and has nothing wrong with her physically. She will outlive us all.

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MakeASwallow3@reddit

Based on my parents' ages, I won't make it. BUT: I lived a life very unlike them health wise, because of their poor choices. So I feel pretty good! But who knows? As such, I am enjoying everything I have now!

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CPinWISC@reddit

30+ years. My mom is 93.

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Rickest_Rik@reddit

its pot luck. parents 72 dad, dead agent orange related copd. 82 Mom still kicking. Grandparents, oddly enough 80 and up with my dads dad going at 95. I am a cold war and OIF/OEF vet so have some break downs. but maybe 25-30 more.

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Sore_Wa_Himitsu_Desu@reddit

My grandparents lived in to their 90s. My parents only lived in to their mid 70s because of their lifestyle choices. I hope to at least split the difference.

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Nightcalm@reddit

My wife is 5 years older than the age my mother died. I am the age my father died but I do not have the health issues he had. You don't know when or how it comes. Enjoy now.

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AccurateCarry7954@reddit

My dad died long before retirement. I’m a good bit past the age at which he passed. My mom is in her early 80s and dying of cancer. I don’t really expect to live long enough to retire, especially as my circumstances make me think I wont retire till 70.

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Acceptable_Mirror235@reddit

My parents are alive and doing very well so .. I figure 20 to 30 years , maybe more .

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NegScenePts@reddit

Retired two weeks ago at 53, and so far, if I'm going by my grandparents on both sides...I've got another 30-35 years.

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Coyote_Hemi_B58@reddit

I’m 54 and I’m retiring in 2 weeks. My father and his father both dropped at 66 so that’s how I’m budgeting.

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Playful_Annual3007@reddit

I’m retiring at 56. I’m hoping to make it to 85. Mom was 81 and Dad was 82. Certainly makes budgeting my retirement money easier.

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Holls867@reddit

I’m living on borrowed time

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TheM3lk0r@reddit

I'll work until I die

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JonCocktoastin@reddit

Assuming I retire at 59.5, I think 20-25 years seems likely.

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Winter_Throat3109@reddit

I plan to retire at 57. I am the genetic replica of my mom. Even she couldn’t tell us apart in photos! I predict I will die when she did, at 75. So 18 years of retirement?

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Impressive-Health670@reddit

Medicine has come a long way though, even with the same genetics you could get even more healthy years, and hopefully you do!

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DCar060@reddit

What’s this retirement you speak of?

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marge7777@reddit

Based on my parents, 30-35 years. Mom just passed at 86, dad’s almost 88. My plan is to retire at 55 (this year). I am enjoying my current job, however, so I may stay to summer ‘28.

What to do is a real question. I would love to buy a small property and have a retirement home for old yorkies who need a space. Read all the books I have on my list, write the horror movie screenplay I have always wanted to.

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dog4cat2@reddit

If i average the age of my parents are their death, I will go to 65, soooo make your assumptions.

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gdubh@reddit

Retirement?

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Active_Shopping7439@reddit

That was my question too can anybody explain this?

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RescueRacing@reddit

Just retired at 61. If I make it to 85, that’d be nice. Dad died at 83 and mom at 89 (surprisingly). I’m relatively fit but could be better…and drink less bourbon.

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lazytiger40@reddit

I won't live to retirement so there's that

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Pristine_Frame_2066@reddit

I have no faith in my body’s life skills.

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Powerful-Lobster-631@reddit

Basically, I'm going to have to work until I drop dead

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Usual-Asparagus-1299@reddit

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bdubz74@reddit

Dad died at 70 from cancer, mom still going strong at almost 76. So 🤷‍♂️

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jrstone75@reddit

Not sure I want to retire. I gotta keep busy and I travel all over for my job. My kids are grown and my parents are 89 and 90. Still married all these years and independent. As morbid as it sounds I’m not so sure I want to live to be that age. I have the humor of a 12 year old, my heart is still in my late teens and early 20’s but my body feels like I’ve been hit by a steam roller. So I can’t imagine what it will feel like in another 20 years yet alone at 90. Also watching everyone and everything you knew go away and pass away sucks. I’m already slowly experiencing this. As my parents have done for me I as well want to make sure my children are set when I pass so I’m not a burden in death.

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JumpReasonable6324@reddit

I snort with laughter whenever I get those 'plan for your retirement' emails from my 401K provider. Based on genetics going back 2 generations, I'm not living long enough to "plan" anything.

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Cthulwutang@reddit

god way too long. my gp’s lived to like 95+ except one who still made 75. my parents are far healthier than me too. i hope to outlive them just so they’re not sad though. but im not even upset about it. i’ve had an ok run already.

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Winter_Throat3109@reddit

I feel the same way. We have access to medically assisted death where I live, so I probably won’t put myself through any long, painful illnesses. I have had the best family a person could wish for, wonderful friends, two great careers and have been lucky enough to travel. What more could I expect out of life?

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brandrikr@reddit

Retirement? What does that word mean?

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TessOfLesJoueurs@reddit

Retirement?

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Usual-Asparagus-1299@reddit

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Playwithclay11@reddit

Both parents were gone by the time I was 34 so the fact that I am still alive is a win for me!

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101violations@reddit

Assuming retirement age will be age 65 then I'd have about 5 yrs.

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Apprehensive_Use1906@reddit

I’ve got about 30 years based on parents. They left my sister and I a house and had no medical bills. I’m thinking about retiring this year depending on what happens with the economy. Kind of a crap shoot right now. Been working since i was ten. It would be nice.

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Curious_41427@reddit

Paternal grandmother lived to 98 (and her Mother and sisters all lived into 90’s or more), lost grandfather at 70ish to lung cancer. Lost maternal grandmother to lung cancer at 75, maternal grandfather to war. Lost Mom to Alz at 69, Dad still going at 81. I’ve never smoked so unless lung cancer from second hand smoke or Alzheimer’s gets me I’ll live into my 90’s with no hope of having a retirement that will get me anywhere near that.

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Crabbyrob@reddit

They are in their 70s and still work... because they want too. They certainly don't need too.

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Ancient-Complex6823@reddit

Dad died at 62, Mom is 81. If I get to retire at 70. I’m hoping for 15 years.

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CuriousSpartan3@reddit

Mom died at 44, but the old man is still kicking at 76. Based on that I could drop dead any minute.

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crashin70@reddit

Based on my parents ages I died 10 years ago

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_ArsenioBillingham_@reddit

2d20 minus 2

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Shrek_Layers@reddit

Minutes and minutes.

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Dakota5176@reddit

My mom is 93 - still living in her house, mind is sharp. My father died at 92. So probably 34 years..

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Bcincyjazzydude@reddit

Unless there are great advances in combatting Alzheimer’s/ dementia in the next 20yrs I’m good with out by 70.

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russellbernard@reddit

Too long.

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Seachica@reddit

15 years of good years. Before the dementia hits.

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MarcusAurelius68@reddit

Zero, as I don’t see retirement as a viable option.

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Cinisajoy2@reddit

Well what my husband and I were planning for retirement didn't work out as planned. Most days are hanging around the house.

I can't go by my parents ages because they both died of stupidity.

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notguiltybrewing@reddit

I don't think I'll be able to retire. Parents lived to 85 & 86. Don't know that I will live as long, but who knows.

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FriendRaven1@reddit

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NotMyName_3@reddit

My father died at 69, my mother at 82. Based upon actuarial tables, I have 9 more years left.

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nonstop2nowhere@reddit

My parents are young, but I've got 90s average life expectancy on one side and a relative who lived to 102 on the other. Seems like I may be here awhile...

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cheesusismygod@reddit

Unfortunately all the women in my family have lived well into their 90s. I dont want that, my mom has had both knees replaced and a hip, eye surgeries, back issues, like i dont want to live another 40 years recovering from surgeries and shit..Im kinda hoping I go out at like 60 or so, I also have no retirement bc life has been very very hard and I am just tired.

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BrandyBunch805@reddit

Well - my living grandparents are 93, 93 and almost 90. So that’s good. But my parents died at 63 (chain smoker, eating disorder and heavy drinking) and 69 (sudden metastatic cancer), so that’s not so hopeful.

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grumpvet87@reddit

i plan to retire at 67. mom died in her 40's but her sister is still kicking at 86. dad who was very fit (but ate poorly) died at 84... last 18 months were bad.

i am not expecting to live past 80 but we will see - so 13 years post retirement

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SmokedLimburger@reddit

I will probably die working even though my grandparents lived into their 90’s and my 80-year old Dad still runs 2 miles a day, stretches, and lifts weights.

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Hotsaucejimmy@reddit

Retirement? I stopped working for other people years ago but don’t understand what retirement means.

Seriously, what do you want to do? If sitting around doing nothing is your thing, you’ll probably check out quickly.

It’s not about money. It’s about doing shit that interests you.

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diamondgreene@reddit

Longer than my money😳. Both grammas spent the end of their life in Medicaid nursing homes. 😳

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Shot_Construction455@reddit

Mom died at 57. She only "retired" because she was actively dying and chemo wasn't working. Dad has retired twice now. He'll be 73 this year and both of his parents lived until their 90s. Who knows?

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happycj@reddit

Looks like I’ve got 30 years, or so. Retired last year at 56. Mom is 80 and dad is 90, but dad is an Alzheimer’s 90, while mom is razor sharp and often assumed to be in her 60s. Honestly thinking I’ll outlive America at this point.

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OkThanks8237@reddit

I don't think I'll live past retirement. Not because I'll die early, but because sadly I'll be working til I die.

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Commercial_Lock6205@reddit

18 years, give or take. Anything after that, I’m playing with house money (time-wise). I plan on traveling as long as my health allows, then making the weekly funeral reception rounds for my remaining years. Good food and gossip at those things.

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LeiraLaw@reddit

All 4 of my grandparents lived into their 80’s despite smoking, drinking, eating red meat, tons of potatoes and bread ,and full fat dairy. I expect to outlive my usefulness due to my utter lack of fucks to give,and welcome death when it finally, mercifully releases me from doing laundry and washing dishes. I do, however, look forward to those last few years when you can basically do and say whatever you want with zero consequences. I plan to make the most of that period. Maybe get one of those scooters too…

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Witty_Ad4494@reddit

Mid 80's or more. Dad is 91 mom 87. Still in their own home. Grandparents mostly were mid 80's.

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ram_mar4112@reddit

2-30 years.

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Ok_Schedule5017@reddit

My dad’s side varies. My mom’s side also varies. All grandparents - 65 and 71, others 69 and 82. My mom’s side also still rolling at 77. My dad died of als at 55.

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hesathomes@reddit

Mom’s side are all late 80’s to mid 90’s. Dad’s side men die at 50 (except my dad who’s 80) and women live to 90. I’ll probably live longer than I want to.

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jdsciguy@reddit

Hair my parents and grandparents lived to 80-95, the other half died before 60.

It's like an exciting lottery.

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blindside1@reddit

3 of my 4 grandparents lived into their mid-90s, my mom will probably equal that. My dad has Parkinsons and is hoping for massive heart attack before that progresses too far.

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Still-Bluebird1870@reddit

Quite a question-that I’d prefer not to think about.

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guvbums@reddit

Plan like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow.

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Sudo_Incognito@reddit

They have done pretty well, but I've had autoimmune problems for years so I don't see me making it as long.

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benniebob_north@reddit

Retire? Wtf is that? Lol

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Relevant_Fuel_9905@reddit

My mom died around 71 from Alzheimer’s. My dad is 78. So I doubt I’ll get more than about 10-15 years of retirement.

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Practically_Hip@reddit

73 is average of my parents age of death. So depending on when I hang it up.

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therelybare5@reddit

After seeing my Dad die this year, I reall don’t want to live into my 80’s. It really doesn’t seem to be a happy time!

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Quirky_Commission_56@reddit

My mom took early retirement from her teaching career because her hips were going bad and her doctor overprescribed opioids which destroyed her liver. She died at the age of 64. My dad was an auto mechanic and he died in 2018 at the age of 77 from an aneurysm. I’m currently 50 and I’m in much better health than my parents ever were. I do yoga daily to keep limber and I take one Aleve daily to alleviate the arthritis in my hands… and they used to be good strong hands.

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CampVictorian@reddit

My mom never actually made it to retirement, as cancer took her at a young age. I won’t make it to retirement, as the economy is a pain in the ass.

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Realistic_Young9008@reddit

All my GPs lived to their 90s except one who had an accidental death, he was in his 80s. My parents are both in their 70s and been retired 20+ years. Im in my 50s and see no hope of retirement as both my parents and children need my help. My health is very poor. I don't imagine I'll see 70.

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RandomObserver13@reddit

Involuntarily retired for 2+ years.

Hope = tomorrow…despite my “family” it’d still take them a couple of days to notice

Think = ass cancer or atherosclerosis that robs me of whatever little dignity I have left

🤷‍♂️😘💥

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NeedleworkerLow1100@reddit

Mom died of cancer at 73

Dad died at 39

All grandparents lived until mid 80-early 90s

In this polluted world? I expect mid 70s.

I'll keep teaching at uni part time.

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damageddude@reddit

Already older than my dad was when he dies. 10-15 years based on when my mom died.

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RoughAd5377@reddit

15 years after

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Somedaydreamer22@reddit

What is this word “retirement” that you speak of?

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MerlinTrashMan@reddit

Based off my grandparents, avg across the 4 was 91

Based on my parents 72 (70 and 74)

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Reader47b@reddit

I expect I will die somewhere between ages 69 - 73.

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ArizonaKim@reddit

I retired more than 10 years ago at age 47. My parents are 88 and 91 this year. We shall see…

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mslass@reddit

Dad died at 84 after living three years with dementia. Mom is still sharp and living independently at 91, having COMPLETELY beaten ovarian cancer. So I don’t know.

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deagh@reddit

Dad died at 65, Mom at 61, but they were both smokers. My sister who didn't quit lived to 52, the one who did quit lived to 78. Dad's twin who never smoked lived to be 91.

I've never smoked, so who knows.

I'm already retired. I write, I garden, I game. I'm plenty busy.

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PalatialNutlet@reddit

Will be hard to say given I drank a lot and they never did - I’m more moderate now but curious how that plays out long term

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w30freak@reddit

Same here. I don't expect to live as long as my family history leads to believe.

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DonutCapitalism@reddit

My mom lived until 82. My dad died at 59. My dad was a smoker and got lung cancer. I don't smoke. My grandparents lived in the late 80s. My brother is 10 years older. He has had 2 heart attacks. But he his still here at 60. So I do look at him and think whenever he dies, it will be a slight indicator on when I might die.

I haven't had any heart attacks, and I only started a small dose high blood pressure med this year. Assuming i retire at 65, the current life expectancy for someone who is a 65 year old man is 82. I think I will live at least 15 to 20 years after I retire.

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Saloau@reddit

Both parents are 86. I have no expectations of living that long as I live a much more sedentary lifestyle than they did at my age. Surfing the web, constant netflix, fewer social opportunities, etc will kill more of us than we know.

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KeyStriking9763@reddit

Both parents dead before retirement. If I live long enough to retire it would probably be around 70.

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jmg733mpls@reddit

My mom died at 60. She didn’t get to retire. I have no contact with my father so I don’t know if he’s alive or not.

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Metroknight@reddit

I have no idea. My father died from lung cancer when he was in his 60s (heavy smoker and drinker) and my mother is still alive in her 80s. I'm turning 59 this year so as long as I get out of bed I will assume I'm alive.

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DominicPalladino@reddit

Re... Tire... Ment...??

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CHNLNK@reddit

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midnight_to_midnight@reddit

I figure i have 6 years left. 10 max.

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vivacycling@reddit

Gramps died at 65, dad died at 76. I figure I'm good for 87 :).

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Princess_Jade1974@reddit

Dad retired around 60, passed at 91, so a few years.

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YaTheMadness@reddit

I should be dead all ready.

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MassiveHyperion@reddit

Mom died at 52, Dad at 68. If we average that out I'll die 5 years before I retire. God that's depressing.

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Chemical_Author7880@reddit

Based on dad, I’m dead in 12 months.

Based on mom, I have 16 years, last two with dementia.

Paternal grandparents I’ve already out lived my grandmother who died before I was born, grandpa, I have about three more years.

Maternal grandmother I have 36 years the last two in early dementia, Papa 38 years, but the last 17ish dealing Alzheimer’s.

Could be some form of dementia on dad’s side but they all die before 65, so possibly to early to know.

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Willing_Freedom_1067@reddit

Too long.

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Genia0799@reddit

I'm hoping for 20 years. My mom passed at 67, but my dad is still alive at 82. I'm 54...and I'm already disabled. Knee replacement multiple back surgeries and a partially paralyzed leg. And yes I still work. My mom was an outlier for her family. The rest of the women lived to 90

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SameDimension1204@reddit

Mine is a big mystery. My father passed away in his 50s. However, my mom’s side of the family all lived well into their 90s. If I took after my mom’s side of the family, then I won’t have enough saved for retirement. I am good through mid 80s, but definitely will fall short if I live into my 90s

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HermioneMarch@reddit

What’s retirement?

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kbchucker@reddit

Both of my parents did what the fuck they wanted diet wise. Drank, smoked, never exercised. Live like anti social hermits. Heart attacks, bypass surgeries, dementia and type 2 diabetes. They’re both in their 80s with a very low quality of life the last 10ish years.

I have watched my diet for the most part most of my life. Had weight struggles and lapses in workout consistency. But a lifelong nonsmoker and never did drugs. A moderate drinker at best.

The last few years I have been managing weight, diet, physical activity and all the good things very consistently.

I will probably die before my first required IRA withdrawal for being such a good boy.

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Aggressive-Compote64@reddit

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGA

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Smileyfacedchiller@reddit

Retirement?

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pythongee@reddit

Too long. I tell my 85 year old mother all the time that our family's biggest curse is longevity. Everyone in my family, other than my Dad who had extenuating circumstances not related to lifestyle, has lived into their late 80's. I'm 60 and I'm pretty sure I don't have the resources to live another 25 to 30 years and maintain the lifestyle I'm accustomed to. Lol

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minicpst@reddit

My mom is 75 and has told us her whole life to take her out at 90 and shoot her.

Her mom lived to 103, her aunt to 93, her other aunt is still going at 100, her uncle to 98 or 99. Her dad’s brothers all lived into their 90s other than my grandfather (don’t smoke, and fuck cancer).

They can afford to live, but she doesn’t have the desire to live that long.

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_53-@reddit

I’ve already beat cancer once, already have my hip replaced…. So probably not long. I’m only 50 btw

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Few_Whereas5206@reddit

30 years.

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NoStyle79@reddit

10yrs or about 62. Mom passed at 50 from COPD, my dad not long after I met him he was 70s maybe almost 80I think not sure. I am 47 in Sept.

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WaterFrogSnail@reddit

Both parents died from cancer before they reached retirement age. I'm also an unpaid caregiver for my severely disabled and autistic sibling, and in poor health myself since 2018. Can I just win the lottery or get a million dollar donation from someone at this point?

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Lucy1967@reddit

Dad was 91, mom died unexpectedly at 89. But grandma was 101, and her sister was 106

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IcyCryptographer5919@reddit

Retirement?

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mg1120@reddit

Exactly... Perhaps he has something, but we all know Social Security will be insolvent in the next 3 to 5 years unless something is done. If insolvent, we will get maybe a 50 percent benefit level. We are also 39 Trillion in debt. So I wonder the exact same.

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micro_berts@reddit

Average age of death on my father's side is 59. He was 57, and both his parents died in their 40s. Mom is 81 and going strong. Her parents were 87 and 92, and some of the aunts were over 100.

I'm 60 now but who knows? Hopefully I'll trend towards my maternal side.

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Ornery_Old_Man@reddit

While my mom is in her late 80's and doing well I lost my dad when he was 70. However his parents lived until 95 and 101 so.....f**ked if I know?

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lb_is_not_la@reddit

Plan to retire at 60. Live until mid 80s early 90s

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Weird-Ninja8827@reddit

I'm trying to plan for 35 years.

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Individual-Army811@reddit

Same - to age 90.

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TheBrickYard_317@reddit

Retirement? Wait, you guys will get to retire?

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Lickford@reddit

Zero days. 12/12 retirement

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space_wiener@reddit

After retirement? Die. Hopefully.

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Goodbykyle@reddit

Idk my father passed in his 60’s & my mother will be 100 next month. 🤷‍♀️

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AnchorScud@reddit

mid 80s. my folks are hanging in there!

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Dreeleaan@reddit

Retire?!

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aarkwilde@reddit

Too long

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063anon@reddit

dad was 70 mom is 90 grandmas both sides 95 one grandpa 52,other 70 so men die by seventy so 8, 9 more years. damn that hurt to type

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Jimmyjamz73@reddit

My mom is still going at 80, dad at 79. Both grandmothers made it past 96. I don’t have nearly enough for to retire until probably 70 (horrible 14+ yr marriage, nasty divorce). I’m in good shape, but I don’t think I’ll make it past 75, and I’m good with that.

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Chauncy1911@reddit

Way too damn long

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Witchy-life-319@reddit

Well my mom died at 58 from skin cancer in 1992 and my dad died at 69 from colon cancer in 2000. My grandmothers were both in their late 80’s/early 90’s but the grandfathers were both gone before I was born in 1973. It’s a crap shoot.

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Turbulent_Tale6497@reddit

I feel retired now (52), but I plan to stop working at 57. Based on my genetics, I should make it to 85-90

So my answer to your question is 30 years

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Recynd2@reddit

A million.

My dad is a sprightly 93 and my mom is a gym-going 87. Dad doesn’t drive anymore, but he’s doing fine.

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AssociateGood9653@reddit

At least 20 years, maybe up to 35 based on my mom’s siblings.

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ExtensionOk5542@reddit

I’ve got a good 25 years or so left.

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Anonymo123@reddit

my dad passed at 78, my mom at 81. Both of them smoked from early teens until their 40s, I have never smoked....52 now.

I would expect mid 80s saving any sort of accident, car wreck, etc.

I hope to retire in the next few years, we'll see how the economy and my investments do.

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No_Hovercraft_821@reddit

Both my parents are alive in their 80s. My grandmother lived to 100. I figure I have a good 30 years left in retirement (retired at 57).

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Human_Reflection_166@reddit

My dad lived until 74 died from cancer. Owned his own business planned to sell the property and business but cancer had other plans. My mom died at 77 from ALS. Beat breast cancer twice. My maternal grandparents lived into their 90s. My other grandparents he died from lupus not to l ok my after I was born. She lived into her 80s but had Alzheimer’s. I really have no clue.

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Ok_Comment5883@reddit

About 3 years, around 70. My mum died at 61, her dad at 42, her mum at 72. My dad died at 70, his dad at 74, his mum at 83. Generally, everyone, both sides, died in their early 70's. I only know 2 great grandparents who made it to their early 90's.

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retro_lady@reddit

Not long. They died at 67 and 73.

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Purpleberry74@reddit

Retirement? I’ll be working until I drop in my late 80s.

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OrangeMustangGal@reddit

My grandmother lived into her 90s, I have an uncle who is 90, my mom is the youngest at 78. My dad is 79. Mom has a lot of issues, but Dad has started replacing parts, lol. He just had a knee replacement. He is in better mental and overall physical condition than her, but with her family history - who knows?

My husband's folks both lived to be 83. Neither was in good health when we married 37 years ago.

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PuzzleheadedWeird402@reddit

If I base it on my parent‘s generation, I’ll likely live into my 80s.

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Independent_Ad_4271@reddit

I’m thinking 10. Did was 69 and mom was 76 with cancer the last 3. Oldest brother 63, next oldest brother was 65. Everyday I’m shuffling….

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PegShop@reddit

My dad was 86 but was super active and healthy until 3 months before he died of a brain tumor. My mom is 82 and has a healthy body but advanced Alzheimer’s.

My paternal grandma lives to 101 and maternal grandfather to 94. Who knows!!!

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Round-Public435@reddit

Maybe 10 years. Pretty depressing thought.

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Aromatic-Blackberry5@reddit

If I split the difference of my parents ages when they passed, I will hopefully get another 20-25 years.

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Legitimate_Ocelot491@reddit

Ugh...I only get a decade if I run that calculation.

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KatrynaTheElf@reddit

Mom died of melanoma at 68; dad is still alive and kicking and about to turn 85. We’ll see…

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jimonlimon@reddit

Based on my dad and his family probably 40 years. Based on my mom and hers 20 years. So I’ll go with 30 years. I retired 2 years ago.

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banalprobe96@reddit

My parents are just slowing down at 85. They are looking pretty feeble. I’m 56 and already planning my retirement hobbies and travel plans.

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earthtobobby@reddit

Both are in their mid 70s, I think. So at least that long, but there’s always a chance I get shanked by the psychopath teen who lives with me.

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casewood123@reddit

I won’t make it if we’re going by their ages.

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Opening-Squirrel-433@reddit

My dad died at 60 inn2000. But he was a three pack a day smoker and cancer got him. My mom is 86. Healthy. So who knows. Honestly I’ve lived. My teens and twenties I lived hard had fun. Anytime I get I’m good with

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Nuclear_N@reddit

20 max.

Both parents have passed away early 80s. One with cancer, and one dementia. I have been much worse to my body, and still overweight at 59....

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KrazyKatLady1674@reddit

My dad's folks made it to early 70s but they were both heavy smokers. My other grandmother made it to just 90. I think she would have made it longer but the isolation during the shutdowns took a toll (she was in assisted living).

My folks are in their 70s now and in relatively good health. I'm hoping based on that, I can make it into my 80s at least. Id be happy making it past my grandma provided Im in as good of shape as she was to that point.

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RoyalPuzzleheaded259@reddit

Retirement? That’s a good one

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MaggieJack1@reddit

Yeah, I'll be working right up to my funeral!

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bobthenob1989@reddit

I’d be good with 80. Anything past that is bonus.

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mikedorty@reddit

Ill probably die a couple years before retiring if i go until 65 if i go by them. My dad was 60 and my mom was 66. I better retire at 62 so i get a year off.

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gilbert10ba@reddit

If I retire at 60, maybe 15 years. That's a big IF. My RRSP's growth has sucked for over 10 years. As the joke goes, I'll probably be working under lunch on the day of my funeral.

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mikedorty@reddit

Ill probably die a couple years before retiring if i go until 65 if i go by them. My dad was 60 and my mom was 66. I better retire at 62 so i get a year off.

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king_platypus@reddit

About 20 years

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imagine966@reddit

10 years

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OkCalbrat@reddit

If I have to base it on my parents then I won't make it to retirement. My Dad died at 58 from lung cancer and my Mom died from liver cancer at 65. 🤷

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Careless-Gazelle-247@reddit

My parents are 82 and 80 this year. Based on my 401k and the fact that I didn't think I'd be alive after 40, my retirement plan is either dying at work or in the oligarch wars.

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Revolutionary-Dark52@reddit

35 years, at least. Retired at 60, both parents still going strong - mom is 86 and dad is 89. My grandmothers lived to 95 and 97 respectively, and my great grandmother also lived to 97. I'm also female, so the stats are in my favor as well as genetics.

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Malady1607@reddit

My mom was an outlier and lived only about 10 years. My aunt retired partially because her dept was cousin, but also to take care of my uncle and is still alive at 90., so maybe 35 years?

My dad died at 82, so maybe 15?

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d4sbwitu@reddit

My parents lived to their early 80s, but they were healthier than me. I plan to live about 15 years after retirement.

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mittychix@reddit

Based on history for the women in my family, cancer or dementia will get me before I hit 70.

I get all my screenings on schedule and have already caught three precancerous lesions (skin, colon, cervix) but not much I can do about dementia. I just retired at 60 because I’ll be damned if I’m going to work until I’m dead.

On the other hand my dad is still going strong at 84. I have been saving for retirement since my first day of work 40 years ago, so I am set until age 99 if it goes that way.

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Augusts_Mom@reddit

I am living on borrowed time, I am a cancer survivor. I am 59. My Mom passed at 77 & my Dad is still with us at 90.

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Exciting-Pie7802@reddit

My mom passed at 58 and my dad passed at 71 but they were unhealthy people. So I have no idea how long I will live.

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Expensive_Rhubarb_87@reddit

Well, my mother died in her 70s from a stroke. Dad is 83 this year, has had multiple bypass and now has a pacemaker and is still going.

However, most of the people on his side of the family died late 60s early 70s from CHF. On my mom’s side, I only know her mother and aunt, and they both died from Alzheimer’s in their 70s.

All in all, with my luck, I’ll be mid 90s and sharp as a tack

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kapshus@reddit

I'm in the Methusalah wing of the gene pool. Three of my 4 gparents passed 90. The one who didn't had Alzheimers which landed him in a locked ward or he'd have stayed active enough for 80+ as well.

I figure I better plan for a 40 year retirement to be safe.

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ExaminationFancy@reddit

I’m 52, sister is 60.

Our mother is 79 and father is 81 and they are in good health. They are good about visiting the doctor and have the means to live on their own.

I’m planning on retiring when I turn 56. I have $1.2 million saved so far, so I need a bit more because of crazy expensive medical premiums.

I hope to do a little travel, and spend quality time with my lovely spouse.

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Life-Wealth-3399@reddit

Well based on my parents, I will still be working when I die. My father was 60 and mother was 63.

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jaxbravesfan@reddit

Both my parents are turning 75 this year. My mom’s side of the family historically live into their mid-90s, and my mom is fit and healthy. My dad’s side of the family tend to make it to around 80. Diabetes runs rampant on that side of the family, plus the majority didn’t exactly live the healthiest lifestyle, with a lot of alcoholism, drug use, etc. I’m hoping my dad, who has the family curse of diabetes, but none of the alcohol or drug use, makes it longer than average. I strongly take after my dad’s side, so I also have diabetes, though it’s always been well-controlled, and I rarely drink and don’t do drugs. So maybe I’ll make it past the 80 years old mark, but definitely not into the 90s like my mom’s side does. If things go as planned with no major financial crisis or setback between now and then, I’m hoping to retire at 63, which would hopefully get me at least 15 years to enjoy retirement.

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TampaRN@reddit

Dad died at 53, Mum still alive and thriving at 100. I’m splitting the difference and adding 10 years, so, planning for 86(ish).

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DaveKelso@reddit

My grandma died at 75 with diabetes and congestive heart failure, Dad passed at 70 with COPD, grandma on the other side died in her early 70's with cancer. I'm 54 with T2 diabetes and liver problems. I try to be healthy and make good choices, but I doubt I make 80.

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Skatchbro@reddit

Retired last year at 60. Mom and dad still going strong at 80 and 84. Most of the family makes it into their 90s.

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umeboshiplumpaste@reddit

Congrats on retirement!!! Let me live vicariously. How do you spend your days? Give me a taste!

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Skatchbro@reddit

You’re not gonna like it. Spent a few months relaxing, working on home projects, riding the e-bike around, hanging with the dogs. My wife still has a business going so I got bored. I have a line on a real job but in the meantime I took a job at Lowe’s. When the other company gets the word back from the feds (BI stuff) I’m going to put in a couple of years to pay off the house.

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musing_codger@reddit

My planning is built around 43 years for me and 47 for my wife.

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Educational-Earth318@reddit

my mom retired at 53 i hope to do the same she’s 83 now

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PureOrange7049@reddit

I honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to retire.

In my family you either die when you hit 50, or you live to be 100. My mother passed from a heart attack in 2008 at 51, I couldn’t tell you about my father since he went out to buy a pack of smokes when I was 2 and we never saw him again. My grandmother on the other hand is turning 102 next week, but my grandfather died from bowel cancer at 50. I have one aunt who just turned 98 and one who passed from a brain aneurysm at 52. I’m turning 50 in a couple of years, so I guess we’ll see.

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Chief7064@reddit

Retired at 57. Both parents in their 80s. 30 years maybe.

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DasArtmab@reddit

According to your math, I’m already dead

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mumtoant@reddit

My parents died in their 60s. They both smoked, and I never have. I hope to emulate my grandparents instead. One lived into her 90s, two others into their 80s. The fourth died when my dad was a small child. I think I'm already past that age.

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Electrical-Act9084@reddit

First, I'd have to be able to retire. If I retire at 70, I need to plan being retired 30 years. Dad died at 98, Mom turns 102 on Sunday.

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jermo1972@reddit

I'm going to work until the day I die.

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Carrera_996@reddit

Hi 5 lifer. I have a disabled daughter. She will need all the resources I can give her for as long as I can keep going.

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ProllyNotYou@reddit

Mom died at 64 from cancer, and so did her mom. BUT I already had cancer at 36 (and didn't die!) so maybe I will break the cycle. We have structured our lives to where I'm targeting 53 for retirement though just in case.

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Lwdlrb1993@reddit

Retired at 57. Mother lived to 84 and was sick her entire life. Father still going at 84.

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greg9x@reddit

Family history is all over the place and have current medical issues already so will start with may not make it to retirement or a short one. Dad's father heart attack in early 60's (I already have stents, he was undiagnosed), but Dad's mom lived in to mid 90's. My mom passed from cancer mid 70's, but Dad is still going at 85 even with multiple medical issues. It's a crap shoot, be ready for any time.

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Tight-Delay1750@reddit

Like I could ever retire.

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stuck_behind_a_truck@reddit

Probably my 80s, but honestly, my husband ‘s family is loooong lived. Everyone in his dad’s side makes it to 100. This will sound weird, but I have chronic issues and I don’t know if I can keep up you him. It would be kind of good for him, I think, if he’s widowed earlier and finds a good match for the long haul.

I promise I’m not suicidal. I’m just burned out by my issues and don’t want to be the disabled one who drags him down. He would be horrified to hear this, btw.

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ParticularLower7558@reddit

Both my parents lved to their 80s. My brother died of heart attack at 61. So who really knows

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Glass-Shelter-699@reddit

I plan on doing some traveling and volunteer work. However, plans change......

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tandem_kayak@reddit

I'm older than either of my parents already, but I chose a very different lifestyle. I hope I get another 25 good years. I've got so much I want to do and see.

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clumsylycanthrope@reddit

I don't think I'll make it to retirement TBH. Mom passed at 65. Dad is still going strong, but has had major cardiovascular issues. I'm kind of pessimistic - my luck and all - I don't think I'm going to get the chance to enjoy all this money I've been saving for decades. At least it will help my kids get started in life.

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Existing-Leopard-212@reddit

Based purely on my parents age when they died...8 more years. I don't smoke, though, so maybe a few more.

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Amateur_TimeTraveler@reddit

I’m planning to die from stress

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Parking_Exit2297@reddit

I’m not making it I’m burning myself out As long as wife kids ,grandkids, are set I’m ok cuz no one cares what happens as long as money keeps coming in

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drhman1971@reddit

hopefully about 20 years

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CTTK421@reddit

No clue.... dad passed in his 70's and my mom was adopted.. So no clue on the family history there. Both of them weren't/aren't best of health. Type 2 and a life time smoking...yet.. my mum is still going strong.

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Roland-Of-Eld-19@reddit

Well tomorrow is promised to nobody but if the men in my family are any indication I have severe cognitive decline to look forward to by age 75

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Keefer1970@reddit

My father passed in 1999 at the age of 55, which is the same age I am now. I've been saying for years that if I make it to 56, then everything after that will be gravy.

My mom is now 83 and still going strong. My brother and I often joke that she's gonna outlive us both, just to annoy us.

Based on that, I'd say anywhere between the two would be fine by me.

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Patient_Character730@reddit

My maternal grandma lived to be 94. My great aunt on my mom's side is still alive at 95. My dad lived to be 52, but pancreatic cancer took him out. My mom is a heavy smoker and she's 71.

Idk could be I live to be in my 90's, or could be the cancer takes me out early. I don't smoke, rarely drink (like just one drink on a holiday) I am pretty healthy, walk an hour daily. Time will tell.

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Nickk66@reddit

Based on my parents I won’t make it and have 1-2 years left

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Sloth_grl@reddit

My parents lived long lives. They lived til 88 & 94. I don’t plan on living past 80 though

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IndependentlyGreen@reddit

I'm healthy so maybe I'll live to my 80s if nothing unfortunate happens. Not sure I'd want to be 90 or 100. I don't anticipate family will be around so I don't want to linger not knowing anyone.

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Robviously-duh@reddit

based on MY parents... lol... I should die at approximately 61 years old... not gunna make it to real retirement.. but since I have "technically" already died once, I am hoping for better... turn 60 this summer... so....

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blackpony04@reddit

My dad made it 36 hours.

But while my mom hasn't worked since 1959, if we figure that she did and retired at 62, she's made it nearly 32 years since then. And at almost 94 she's an excellent candidate to surpass 100 based on her health.

So somewhere between 36 hours and 32+ years.

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StarDewbie@reddit

Both my parents died by their own hands, so it's a crap shoot for me. I want to live to be 100 at least, though!

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RadioactiveLily@reddit

I'm afraid of how long I'll live. lol My dad's side of the family lives 100+ years. My parents are still very healthy and independent, and in their late 70's.

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Educational-Echo5104@reddit

3 years. 72 & 66.

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mootmutemoat@reddit

If it makes you feel better, I am already dead by this math.

Gparents and ggparents and gggparents all lived to 90, so who knows.

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Dazzling_Flamingo568@reddit

About the same as mine: 65 and 73. 🤍

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Wingnasty76@reddit

My Dad retired from GM in October 2010 at 53. He died from cancer in May 2011, a month before his birthday . My mom also retired from GM a few years ago. She’s 67. I’m 49, and don’t count on being able to retire as of now . Just trying to make it to 50

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Araneas@reddit

Assuming continued good health and patrilineal descent takes precedent I could hit 90+

What will I do? Play games, get another degree or two, watch my Grandkid(s?) growup.

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KingPabloo@reddit

I’ve already got in over 6 years so far and plan many more. I’ve been writing (a book and an album, both firsts), mentoring, plus working out/running a lot. My youngest is off to college this year so I plan to start traveling the globe. What a time to be alive!

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VitaminStrange@reddit

The first question is speculative at best. However my answer to question two is an adamant "mathematics and yarn-bombs" at least until the inevitable dementia brought on by smoking seeds and stems out aluminum foil. Then it will just be "yarn bombs" at least until I lose all manual dexterity. At that point I'll probably be crouched in the corner muttering incoherently about prime numbers with a penchant for shredding newspapers like a drooling rodent.

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Sewpuggy@reddit

Longer than I can afford to.

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travelingtraveling_@reddit

Wow.

Planning for 95

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Haunting-Ad-8029@reddit

My father died of a heart attack at 62. He had just started to collect social security 3 months prior. His father died of a heart attack at 56. His mother died at 66.

My mother is still alive and kicking at 94. Her mother died at 68. Her father died of a stroke at 51.

If I look further back, most died between 55 and 60, with an occasional person living to 80 or even 90.

Tough to say, but given my medical conditions, I'm guessing 65-70, depending on advances in medicine. I just hope it is quick, as painless as possible, and that I'm doing something I enjoy.

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yarn_slinger@reddit

It’s a crap shoot. Dad died at 72 and mom died at 93. The grandparents on both sides were the opposite to my parents: dad’s were late 80s, mom’s were 60 & 77. My brother was 64 but our sisters are in their 70s. So who knows…

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Luv2Dnc@reddit

My dad passed at 88, mom is 95. I'm hoping to travel some in early retirement, then just hoping I don't get dad's dementia

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New-Entrepreneur4132@reddit

Dad 66 mom is 86 and still going strong.

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Finalpretensefell@reddit

80-86.

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gravitydefiant@reddit

My mom is 77 and perfectly healthy. My father died at age 42 of unnatural causes, so that's not really a data point. Both my grandmothers lived into their mid 90s, although both were in nursing homes with dementia, so no thank you to that part.

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SouthOrlandoFather@reddit

88 (my youngest would be 50 then)

Inshore kayak fishing, sailing and rowing club.

Spoil Islands day trips

Beach days

Billiards in the evening

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NeutralNobrake@reddit

Mom died at 70, dad at 79

I like to tell my wife that's how long she has me for, anything after that is a bonus

She doesn't find it as humorous as I do

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abstractraj@reddit

Mom and dad are both in their 80s. So I’ve been saving and investing away

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kalelopaka@reddit

I’m figuring about 85. My mom died at 61 from cancer, but I’m 60 and no sign of anything. My dad died at 92, from complications from pneumonia. I’ve been destroying my body since I was eleven in the trades, smoked for thirty years, drank heavily in my youth, have serious spinal problems, stage 2 kidney and liver disease, a heart murmur (father had as well) bradycardia. Otherwise I’m still in pretty good shape and try to take care of myself. So I figured I would split the difference. Since I’m more like my father and his mom lived to 109.

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Rushedhomeroughyn@reddit

Plan on semi-retirement at 58-60, I’m 53 next month. Self employed in an industry where I can work just enough to keep busy and make good money. Maybe fully retire at some point but that will depend on what my wife and I want to do. Probably a move out of state or country would only force full retirement.

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RicharFromage@reddit

Ha! Retirement?

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SunDummyIsDead@reddit

Dad is 96, mom is 85, both still going strong. I’m 60m, in good health. I figure I’ll retire at 62, live until 90.

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stueynz@reddit

I’m already 4 years older than dad was when he died. A decade to surpass mother’s 71

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No_Character_4443@reddit

About 7 minutes, but that's more of financial math problem than parental genetics :-)

My extremely heavy smoker dad died at 78 of lung cancer, mother still alive at 81. I'm a non-smoker, so hopefully longer than that.

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MossIsking@reddit

Only 1 male on both side of my parents lived passed 66. I’m hoping to be the 2nd. Currently 57 and living my best live!!

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CDA_CPA@reddit

Ten years before retiring.

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downtroddengoat@reddit

This is the way.

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RightSideBlind@reddit

My mom died at 51, my father at 67. I'm in good shape, but maybe I should start spending my retirement savings now...

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beermaker@reddit

Dad lived for 9 months after retiring from the military before he had his third heart attack and passed... I've been retired for almost eight years with a clean bill of health, my wife retired six months ago.

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HelpImOverthinking@reddit

My dad will be 80 next year. My mom was 72, she had an aggressive cancer.

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StartKindly9881@reddit

96

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Pose2Pose@reddit

I don't expect to make it to retirement. I (50M) have aggressive coronary artery disease, including a couple minor heart attacks, several rounds of stents which keep blocking, and a quintuple bypass that had blockages within the first year, (even with me eating right and exercising and all that good stuff). My dad died at 64 with heart disease. HIS dad died at 64 of heart disease as well. My mother is in her mid-80s with no significant heart issues.

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youngkpepper@reddit

Too long.

Mom's still sharp as a tack and in great physical shape at 83. My father is 86, also still going strong, though he has had some minor heart issues.

My maternal grandmother died at 100 and was still driving - safely - at 96. Dad's mother died at 103; she stopped driving in her late 90s as well, but she was a bad driver even when young, lol.

I smoked for 25 years and have some autoimmune issues, so my parents might not be the best predictor in my case.

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doknfs@reddit

I retired after 30 years of teaching at 53. My wife and I babysit grandchildren three days a week, we travel and I still coach football and substitute teach on occassion. Life is good!

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SnowblindAlbino@reddit

Since we didn't smoke and didn't get directly exposed to toxins at work for decades, I'm hoping quite a bit longer actually. Cancers have hit a lot of people in the generation before us, and older siblings/cousins as well.

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DryFoundation2323@reddit

I retired at age 54. I hope to get to 80. So 26 years. Anything more than that is bonus.

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boringlesbian@reddit

My dad died at 52 and my mother died at 69. But, both of them were chain smokers and ate crappy food their whole lives. They rarely went to the doctor.

I’m 54 and won’t be able to retire until 67. I don’t smoke, I eat right, I have hobbies and friends, which is more than I could say about my parents.

But, I never expected to live past 20. Every year that I’m still alive is a surprise to me.

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RespondOpposite@reddit

I have no reason to retire. I’d be bored out of my mind at home doing nothing.

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Antifreak1999@reddit

My Father is 85, he retired at 55, from a lower middle class pay level job. I'm almost 60 and will most likely die before I can retire.

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crunchypudding15@reddit

I'll never be able to retire. The way things are going in America, there won't be anything left in Social Security, costs will continue to increase, wages will never increase.

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Rocketjen@reddit

Hoping to retire before 60. I’m 54 now. Mom is 76 and dad is 78 and both are doing well. I’m thinking 80ish.

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Clear_Salt9817@reddit

Retirement?

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burnitalldown321@reddit

If they're the barometer, I'll either pass right before I retire, get cancer, or lose my marbles and live to be 98.

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Puzzleheaded_Use_566@reddit

My Mom will probably live into her 90’s. My dad, maybe 80’s (he has a genetic heart condition, but he exercises a ton).

I’ll probably retire around 61/62.

I have no idea how long I’ll live. My mom is only 22 years older than I am, so I could be 75 or older before she passes.

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jordy1971@reddit

My dad died at 33 and my mom is still going strong at 73. I could retire, technically, now but I have to work for healthcare and income reasons. I’ll probably die before I retire, which would probably work out best since my life insurance would solve a lot of problems.

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HiddenUser1248@reddit

7 months

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grateful_john@reddit

20-25 years assuming I retire in the next few years. My father passed at 87, my mother is still going at 87. Three of my grandparents made it to their mid 80s (no idea on the fourth, my mother never acknowledged her father who divorced her mother pretty early).

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chartreuse_avocado@reddit

If I make it to 75 I will have beat some challenging genetics. Anything beyond that is icing.

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chillinwithabeer29@reddit

Late 80’s

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Retiredgiverofboners@reddit

100

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lundah@reddit

My parents are 78. Dad’s survived 2 heart attacks and mom’s had both knees replaced. Most of my other relatives from the prior generation lived to their mid 90’s.

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Boo-Boo97@reddit

My mom has been gone over a decade and my dad is rapidly reaching the age both his parents passed (mid-70s) so I'm in wait and see mode.

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mushpanic@reddit

I think about this more than I should. My parents are 76. My grandmothers made it to 94. My grandfathers 50 and 83.

I’m guessing 80

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umeboshiplumpaste@reddit

I will never be able to retire. And I think stress will kill me with a heart attack or stroke in the next decade, long before I get to my parents' ages (currently 77 and 86). Their parents died in their mid-80s.

I wish someone would tell me when I'm going so I can go scorched earth on my finances. It would be nice to have some joy and stop working. I am genuinely excited for everyone who is retiring and sees it in the horizon. It's got to be a divine countdown!!! Love seeing people's posts here about it.

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