Andy the Actuary Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Perhaps, government actuariess need to read this and learn the error of their ways -- there was never any need to replace the Wigglesworth table so long as you can control retirement age ! This balderdash is all over the net and sounds like rediculous propaganda to encourage aging (and high-priced employees) to retire. I found no professional replies to it. Clearly, the way to beat this game is don't retire. Anyone ever read Darrell Huff's How to Lie with Statistics? Life_Span.pdf The material provided and the opinions expressed in this post are for general informational purposes only and should not be used or relied upon as the basis for any action or inaction. You should obtain appropriate tax, legal, or other professional advice.
mwyatt Posted May 16, 2008 Posted May 16, 2008 Huff's book was and still is a classic. Remember almost falling off my chair when Perot pulled out the infamous US area map during one of the 1992 debates to make his "point". Here's a good link on the validity of this "study": Retiring Early Means a Longer Life- an urban myth?
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