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Old 10-10-2021, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by skippy05 View Post
The Villages will one day be on a severe decline, to the same extent as today it is on the severe incline. It is currently fueled by untold quantities of Baby Boomers who saved their entire life, invested, and many of whom have pensions. The next generations to come, almost none of that holds true. As the Boomers die off there were be no hoards of people in a financial position to do what the Boomers did and then tons of deceased Boomer's houses on the market with no one to buy. Ultimately, it will have to open up to non-55'ers to purchase to in order to get things sold and have someone to pay the ongoing fees and taxes.
You’re missing an entire generation. Gen X. That’s ME! We work hard. Still do! I love my job, make great money and have no interest in retiring any time soon. But I work about 4 months a year and live a retired lifestyle otherwise, so here is perfect for me. Who retires at 55 anymore?