Economic systems designed for shorter lives are misaligned with longer, more complex life courses. Financial and institutional structures remain anchored to linear careers and compressed time horizons, shifting longevity-related risk to the household level, where...
The Longevity Equation: How Healthspan and Wealthspan Intersect, explores the deep interconnection between financial well-being and physical health—two critical components of achieving healthy longevity for all. While Americans are living longer than ever before, too...
This thesis synthesizes a Catholic theological understanding of work and the responsibilities of wealth. This understanding serves as the conceptual basis for understanding an emerging dimension of justice called contributive justice. Contributive justice is defined...
During field research this past year, a benefits director told a story that has stayed with me. Her company had just enhanced its retirement match, and participation climbed almost immediately. It looked like a clear win. But a few months later, she told me that she...
The Solidarity Economy (SE) represents a transformative approach to economic relations, emphasizing cooperation, mutual aid, and social justice over profit maximization. Rooted in anti-capitalist movements, particularly those emerging from Latin America in the 1980s,...
The relationship between health and wealth is complex and multifaceted, deeply rooted in social, economic, and environmental factors. Understanding this connection is crucial for addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. Let's explore the intricate...
As the workforce ages, many older workers express a desire to remain employed longer. However, this demographic faces unique challenges, particularly regarding the transparency of their needs at work. A qualitative study in the journal Work, Aging and Retirement...
As life expectancy continues to rise, the concept of financial longevity has become increasingly relevant. This term refers to the ability to sustain financial health throughout an extended lifespan, particularly as individuals live longer and healthier lives. The...