Life & Longevity

Expanding Access to Retirement Security in an Era of Longer Lives

In the season 1 finale, Karen Biddle Andres, Director of Inclusive Saving and Investing at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, joins David Blanchett to discuss what it will take to build a more inclusive retirement system. They explore closing the access gap, rethinking plan design, and leveraging public-private partnerships to help more Americans turn savings into lasting retirement security in an era of longer lives. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ 1090195-00001-00

Retirement, Reimagined: How AI Could Impact Careers & Retirement Planning

Brian Elliott, CEO of WorkForward and executive-in-residence at Charter, joins David Blanchett to discuss how AI and shifting workplace norms are reshaping careers—and what that means for retirement planning. This conversation explores "mini-retirements," like part-time or consulting work, and the practical realities of hybrid/remote work, from core collaboration hours to career advancement dynamics. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ 1090003-00001-00

Jennifer Wallace on Mattering: The Key to Longevity, Happiness, and Connection

Award‑winning journalist and author Jennifer Wallace joins David Blanchett to unpack the science of "mattering" and why feeling valued—and adding value—is essential to resilience, wellbeing, and fulfillment across life's stages. This conversation explores how mattering shapes aging, retirement, work, and community, and shares practical ways to strengthen our sense of purpose and connection. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ 1089832-00001-00

The Evolution of Retirement with Jason Fichtner, Executive Director at the Retirement Income Institute

Jason Fichtner, Executive Director at the Retirement Income Institute, joins David Blanchett to explore the evolving landscape of retirement in America—from the origins of Social Security as old-age insurance to today's changing "three-legged stool" of retirement income. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ. 1089625-00001-00

Michael Finke on the Three Pillars of Retirement Satisfaction

Michael Finke, Professor of Wealth Management and Frank M. Engel Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at the American College of Financial Services, joins the show to talk with David Blanchett about the three pillars of retirement satisfaction—financial resources, health, and relationships—and how deliberate planning in each area leads to a more fulfilling retirement. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ. 1089451-00001-00