The economist discusses retirement and healthcare — and his challenge transferring a retirement-savings account.
By Mark A. Stein
January 17, 2023
The Big Take
Bloomberg
By 2030, people over the age of 65 in the US will outnumber those under 18. That’s in part because people are living longer—a testament to modern medicine. But are our health systems and social programs equipped to support so many seniors at the same time?
Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand brings us the details on a tech startup that’s trying to fill part of the void in senior care—and the challenges it’s facing. And health economist Jonathan Skinner talks about how the US can actually meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers.
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Nicole Fallert
May 19, 2025
"There is not a lot of agreement over whether retirement is good or bad for your health," Skinner says. "As a consequence … if you're excited about retiring, that's probably a good sign for your health because anything that makes you happier and allows you more time to do the things you want is good for your health."