Life expectancy calculator

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Your lifestyle:

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Based on what you told us, you can expect to live to 81, which you'll reach in the year 2083.

Did you know that many Canadians are now outliving common life expectancies?

With at least 16 years of retirement to look forward to, you need to plan for your money to last. To get help: Review your results with an advisor  

Ways to increase your life expectancy:

Ways to increase your life expectancy:

Plan for your retirement:

Estimating your life expectancy is a great place to start planning your retirement. As medical science continues to advance, and because life expectancy numbers have to be averages, there's a good chance you might live even longer -- so plan for it.

Ways to save and turn your savings into income: Find out more about how you can save for your retirement. Then, discover how to convert your savings into retirement income.
Ways to protect your family's finances when you die: You can provide for your family and leave a legacy with carefully chosen life insurance, with the policy type, coverage amount and optional features that will meet your unique needs.
Ways to plan for your changing health needs in retirement: As you plan for retirement, consider the chance that you may be become unable to care for yourself due to aging, an accident, illness or decreased mental abilities. An advisor can help you understand how long-term care insurance and personal health insurance can fit into your retirement plan.
 

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The power of advice

A financial plan will help you meet your needs today and in retirement, and help protect you from the unexpected along the way.

Financial planning and advice

Your financial strategy

Other helpful insurance resources to consider:

Retirement savings calculator
Annuity calculator

Let’s connect

An advisor can help put you on track for a strong and healthy financial future. Review your results with an advisor to understand how you can make your life brighter.

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Based on what you told us, you could expect to live up to {n} years longer than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help keep you on track. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live up to {n} years less than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live about as long as the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer.

  • Smoking habits: If you quit smoking, you could live up to four years longer. Quitting is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Having trouble? For tips read Smoking: Why it’s so hard to butt out.
  • Drinking habits: If you drink less, you could live up to X years longer. Too much alcohol increases your risk of liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure and pancreatitis leading to diabetes.
  • Dietary habits: Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live up to X years longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Keep up the good work. Continuing to eat a healthy diet according to Canada’s Food Guide will make sure your body gets the fuel it needs to function at its best. Think about choosing fresh or home-cooked dishes rather than processed food to get less salt and sugar.
  • Exercise habits: Keep up the great work. An active lifestyle improves life expectancy as well as boosting mental health and reducing stress. Make sure to warm up and cool down so you don’t risk injury, and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Get more exercise and you could live up to X years longer. Regular exercise helps you reach and keep at a healthy weight, strengthens your heart, reduces stress and boosts your energy. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.
  • Stress level: Keep up the good work. Managing stress well not only lets you enjoy your life, it also helps you cope with the challenges that may come your way. You may want to look for ways to reduce your stress level. For example, regular exercise, relaxing hobbies and/or meditation could help you lessen stress.
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What is your life expectancy?

February 28, 2017

 

Based on what you told us, you can expect to live to 86, which you'll reach in the year 2068.

WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY:

 

PLAN FOR YOUR RETIREMENT:

To start planning for your retirement with helpful advice,

talk to your advisor or visit www.sunlife.ca/findanadvisor.

WHAT YOU TOLD US:

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:

Gender:

Female

Current age:

30 years old

YOUR LIFESTYLE:

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