[throwaway8800]

Wouldn't it be more like $60K?

[cko]

If you believe in the 2% inflation figure put forth by the government, yes. So let's say it's $60k, before taxes. Seems like a bummer, do you think?

[throwaway8800]

Yes, it would be a bummer if you think you are getting $100K. But I'm hoping that people who are competent with their savings have some understanding of inflation's effects on their savings.