There's good news about aging.

Older Americans are expected to live longer than any generation before them. 

 Also they'll  have the money they'll need for expenses.

On average, 65 year-olds and up are expected to live 19 years and  more longer than the same age group in 1900.

Plus, people are now better educated.

The bad news?

We're getting fatter.

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