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Some ancient Romans got to retire with a pension at 42, but retirement’s changed a bit over the centuries

By Anthony Asher, Associate Professor in the UNSW Business School, UNSW Sydney

Emperor Augustus’ scheme for retired soldiers paid a decent sum after 25 years, so retirement age could be as young as 42 while they were still strong and healthy.

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