Longer life expectancies have redefined retirement planning conversations and have raised the stakes for saving.

People aged over 50 are putting their retirement plans at risk due to underestimating their life expectancy, according to a study from Standard Life ...

Eight in 10 over-50s are underestimating their life expectancy and potentially creating later life financial planning challenges, according to research from Standard Life.

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There are many unknowns when it comes to planning your retirement finances, but arguably the biggest is the question of how long your money may need to last.