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Retiring boomers will hurt consumer spending, economic growth

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As baby boomers begin to retire, income growth will have a smaller boost on the economy. Those still working will have less earning power. If that weren’t enough, the birthrate in 2012 was at a 14-year low, which means fewer consumers. Consumer spending makes up 70 percent of the U.S. GDP.