We will conduct a proof-of-concept study aiming to evaluate whether (and to what degree) biological aging measures (i.e., epigenetic clocks), provide a better account of consumer activities and spending relative to measures of chronological age. We will use data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a US nationally representative longitudinal study that surveys approximately 20,000 individuals every two years. Our data includes information on health and economic variables from individuals over 50 years of age. The HRS data is free and publicly available, and participants received informed consent, prior to participating