HOUSTON, March 12, 2024--More than half (54%) of Americans say it’s their goal to live to 100, according to a new study from Corebridge Financial and The Longevity Project. Family, friends and new experiences are seen as the top benefits of a very long life, with 72% of respondents citing continued meaningful relationships with family and friends and 65% looking for more time to explore and have new experiences.
  • vmaziman@lemm.eeEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    How does this purchasing power increase compare with rent increases and price of groceries and gas?

    • iopq@lemmy.world
      33·
      10 months ago

      This is real earnings, which means it’s a 2.8% increase above the increase off those costs

        • vmaziman@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          This is actually pretty nice then especially since the figures report the biggest increase occurs in the 25th percentile.

          I am curious to see how this stacks up compared to historical periods