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Understanding What Was the Average Retirement Age in 1900?

In stark contrast to modern life, where retirement is a planned life stage, many people worked until they physically could not in the early 1900s. The question of what was the average retirement age in 1900 reveals a societal landscape with no formal safety nets like Social Security.

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Which civilization has the oldest retirement system? A Historical Perspective

The concept of planned retirement is far older than most people assume. While the modern social security system dates to the 19th century, the seeds of providing for older citizens were planted centuries earlier in ancient cultures. We explore which civilization has the oldest retirement system and the fascinating evolution of senior support.

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