Would you bet your life on a coin flip?

The American Academy of Actuaries explains that "life expectancy" is the point where half the population will not live that long, and half will live longer. So if you're planning a retirement lifetime around "life expectancy," it means that you're betting your retirement income on a coin flip. Don't like those odds? Try the Actuaries' Longevity Illustrator to improve your chances of not out-living your income.