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When will Gen X retire?

The state pension age is currently 66, but it's set to rise to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046. This means many Gen X individuals, born in the 1970s, will likely work longer than previous generations, potentially exacerbating health issues identified in the UCL study.

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