The Social Security program, a cornerstone for the retirement of millions of Americans, faces significant financial pressures that could result in lower monthly payments for future beneficiaries.

How the SSA's tool impacts your retirement strategy Understanding your life expectancy can make a significant difference when deciding when to begin collecting Social Security.

Here are two to try: — Social Security Life Expectancy Calculator. Based on Social Security actuarial tables, this simple calculator estimates your lifespan based on your current age.

One study often cited by those who argue for increasing inequality in life expectancy does not suffer from most of these problems. Published in 2007 by a researcher at the Social Security ...

The Hearst Television Data Team has developed a tool to estimate your life expectancy using actuarial data from the Social Security Administration. Try it here: ...