Self-Employment Linked to Lower Mortality Risk in New Longitudinal Study

By Sarah Bregel · Fast Company · 2026-10-26

Fast Company highlights research from the Stevens Institute of Technology indicating that business owners over age 50 face a 10% lower risk of early death compared to traditional employees. The findings suggest that the autonomy and personal passion associated with self-directed

Fast Company highlights research from the Stevens Institute of Technology indicating that business owners over age 50 face a 10% lower risk of early death compared to traditional employees. The findings suggest that the autonomy and personal passion associated with self-directed