Low interest rates may be good for debtors but are bad for retirees and future retirees.
A decade ago, $1 million in savings could be put in 5% CDs and earn $50,000 per year. $50,000 was a pretty good annual income in 2003, especially if combined with Social Security, a pension or a small part time job.
In 2013, the situation is much different. $1 million in savings can be put in a 1.5% five year CD or a 2% ten year Treasury and earn $15,000 to $20,000 a year. That's pretty large retirement pay cut, and won't be made up by Social Security, a pension or a small part time job.
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