All posts in Uncategorized

Welcome to Tampa Real Estate News!

by Deborah Farmer on January 18, 2012 in Economy, Ethics, Events, Florida Realtors, Issues, Links, Local Real Estate, Media, Mental Health, MLS, NAR, Psychology, Remodeling, Decorating, Construction, Technology, Uncategorized, United States Government with 2 Comments

Thanks for visiting us at Tampa Real Estate News.  This is a blog developed by Realtors for Realtors, real estate agents and you, the general public.  We want you to feel free to express yourself here without worry for any political correctness.   We only ask that you keep it clean, truthful and within the confines of the NAR Code of Ethics (i.e., don’t badmouth other Realtors, etc.)  Hopefully we can share some insight into our local real estate, as well as our State and National Associations. Thanks for your participation.  Without you, there is nothing to say!

  • SUBSCRIBE OR SIGN IN TO COMMENT ON A POST - GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE
  • TO POST READ FAQ AT TOP
  • CLICK ANY TITLE TO OPEN COMMENTS SECTION
  • JUST WANT TO TALK? CLICK FORUM AT TOP OF PAGE & JOIN A DISCUSSION

 

                                                                         

Can we fix this? Wells Fargo ~ 80 is the new 65

by TampaRENews on November 20, 2011 in Psychology, Uncategorized with Comments Off

From: MoneyNews

The age of 80 has become the new 65. The magic retirement age, long considered to be at 65, has become irrelevant thanks to rising healthcare costs, mortgage obligations and other debts.

About a quarter of middle class Americans — earning $25,000 and $99,000 a year — see 80 as a good age to shoot for when it comes to retirement, a Wells Fargo study shows.

The rising costs of living, longer life spans and difficulties saving enough to retire are prompting many to write off calling work quits at 65.

Plus more Americans recognize they’ll need to save more when they do clock out for the last time. Continue reading →