Life & Longevity

What if planning for retirement started with getting to know your future self? Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, joins David Blanchett to discuss his research exploring what people in the U.S., U.K. and Japan hope for and worry about in retirement, and how connecting with our future selves can influence the decisions we make today. Together, they explore why retirement planning can go beyond financial targets to consider how we want to spend our time, maintain independence and find meaning in the years ahead.

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Saving for retirement is one challenge. Giving yourself permission to spend those savings can be another. Behavioral scientist Leib Litman joins host David Blanchett to unpack findings from Prudential's latest retirement Pulse survey, including the psychology behind spending hesitation, the balance between enjoying today and preparing for tomorrow, and how planning can help people make the most of what they've saved.

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Dr. Lindsey Beagley, Executive Director of Longevity Innovation at Arizona State University Enterprise Partners, joins guest host Lisa Ferris, Head of Strategy for Prudential's Retirement businesses, to discuss how lifelong learning can contribute to thriving in retirement. From university-based retirement communities to lifelong learning and intergenerational friendships, they explore why today's retirees are seeking purpose, connection, and continued growth, and what younger generations can learn from seeing their future selves in action.

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How much of your financial life is shaped by your own values and how much is influenced by what you see around you? A recent survey by Prudential Financial finds that social media can be a double-edged sword that both creates FOMO yet helps individuals envision their future selves. In this episode, David Blanchett talks with Hanna Horvath, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Your Brain on Money, about the psychology behind spending, the impact of social media on financial decision-making, and why understanding your values can lead to better financial choices. They explore practical ways to overcome FOMO, build financial confidence, and create more options for your future.

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What if we viewed aging not as a challenge to manage, but as an opportunity to design for? Melissa Gong Mitchell, Executive Director of the Global Coalition on Aging, joins David Blanchett to explore how longer lives are changing work, health, and retirement, and why creating a better future for older generations can benefit us all.

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Arnaud Auger, Director at Cathay Innovation, joins David Blanchett to explore the powerful connection between health, technology, and financial security. They discuss how AI, wearable technology, and a growing focus on wellness are reshaping the way we think about longevity and what it means to prepare for a longer future.

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In this episode of Life & Longevity, financial speaker and author Anne Lester joins David Blanchett to discuss how people can reframe "money shame" into "money power" by aligning financial decisions with their values. The conversation explores the real pressures facing younger generations — from student debt and housing costs to childcare and changing career paths — and offers practical ways to make meaningful progress toward the future.

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Today's greatest retirement challenge is not just saving enough, but also figuring out how to turn savings into income that can last. In this episode of Life & Longevity, host David Blanchett, Head of Retirement Research at Prudential Financial joins Phil Waldeck, Head of U.S. Businesses at Prudential Financial, to discuss new research from the Global Aging Institute and why lifetime income is becoming a defining retirement issue.

From the role of employers and policymakers to the value of financial advisors and automatic income solutions, David and Phil unpack what it will take to help more people feel secure enough to enjoy the retirement they've worked hard to build.

Not intended as investment advice. Lifetime income provided by an annuity may not be suitable for everyone.

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David Blanchett and Eric Ludwig, Associate Professor of Retirement Income at The American College of Financial Services, explore ho­­w millennials can better balance near-term financial pressures with long-term retirement goals. They discuss the implications of default savings behaviors, the growing role of AI in shaping financial advice, and why planning for longer lives requires a shift from accumulation to thoughtful spending. The conversation highlights how reframing longevity as an opportunity can help drive better decisions today.

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Why is it so hard to spend savings in retirement—and how can we fix it? Jean Chatzky, author, personal finance journalist, and founder of Her Money, shares insights from her "forever paycheck" approach, reframing retirement as an income challenge and not just a savings goal. The conversation highlights how turning assets into predictable income can help people feel more confident—and actually enjoy the retirement they've built.

For informational purposes only, not intended as investment advice.

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