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Consider State Taxes for Retirement

State income taxes
Seven states have none. They are Florida, Texas, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Tennessee and New Hampshire only tax interest and dividend income.

The 27, plus the 7 above, states that do not tax Social Security are:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Ten states do not tax a state or federal pension:

Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York and Pennsylvania. .

State sales tax
Five states do not have a sales tax:

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.

The 10 states with the lowest overall tax burden
The percentage shown is the tax burden as a percent of personal income.

* Alaska 6.6%
* New Hampshire 8.0%
* Tennessee 8.5%
* Delaware 8.8%
* Alabama 8.8%
* Oklahoma 9.0%
* South Dakota 9.0%
* Texas 9.3%
* Wyoming 9.5%
* Montana 9.7%

 

Pumpkin Patches in North Carolina

We have a list of incredible pumpkin picking farms and Halloween festivals for the state of North Carolina. These pumpkin farms offer the best North Carolina pumpkin picking so get some friends or family together and get started picking pumpkins in North Carolina! Our Best Boomer Towns of Asheville, Chapel Hill and Pinehurst are our North Carolina featured towns!

Porter Farms & Nursery
3660 Plain View Church Road
Angier, Johnston County
North Carolina, NC
919-331-8080

Hart's Pumpkin Farm
885 Meroney Church Road
Bear Creek, Chatham County
North Carolina, NC

The Vollmer Farm
617 Hwy 98 E
Bunn, Franklin County
North Carolina, NC
919-496-3076

Iseley Farms
2980 Burch Bridge Road
Burlington, Alamance County
North Carolina, NC
336-584-3323

Indigo Farms
1542 Hickman Rd. NW
Calabash, Brunswick County
North Carolina, NC
910-287-6794

Pressley Farms "Berry Patch"
1051 Union Church Road
Cameron, Moore County
North Carolina, NC
910-947-5775

Buck's Pumpkin Patch
3800 Back Creek Church Road
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
North Carolina, NC
704-545-2180

Hodges Dairy Pumpkin Patch
3900 Rocky River Road
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
North Carolina, NC

Patterson Farm
3060 Millbridge Road
China Grove, Rowan County
North Carolina, NC
704-857-5242

Whitaker Farms
2991 Providence Church Road
Climax, Randolph County
North Carolina, NC
336-685-4888

Ira Cline Farm
4444 Lee Cline Road
Conover, Catawba County
North Carolina, NC
828-464-5942

Linebergers Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas-Stanley Highway #275
Dallas, Gaston County
North Carolina, NC
704-922-8688

Ganyard Hill Farm
309 Sherron Rd
Durham, Durham County
North Carolina, NC
919-596-8728

Winborne Bros Farm
3443 Rocky Hock Road
Edenton, Chowan County
North Carolina, NC
252-221-4204

Luther Greenhouses & Garden Center
2450 Peartree Road
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
North Carolina, NC
252-338-3751

Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow Road
Fairview, Buncombe County
North Carolina, NC
828-628-1027

Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House
305 Orchard Valley Drive
Flat Rock, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-685-7222

Skytop Orchard
PO Box 302/Pinnacle Mtn Rd
Flat Rock, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-692-7930

The Maze at Hector's Creek
274 Old Mill Road
Fuquay-Varina, Wake County
North Carolina, NC
919-552-0823

Brileys Corn Maze
2312 Ram Horn Road
Greenville, Pitt County
North Carolina, NC
252-413-6155

Coston Farm and Apple House
742 Apple Valley Road
Hendersonville, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-685-8352

Creasman Farms
280 Bent Arrow Lane
Hendersonville, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-685-7728

Grandad's Apples and Such
2951 Chimney Rock Rd
Hendersonville, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-685-1685

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
221 Stepp Orchard Drive
Hendersonville, Henderson County
North Carolina, NC
828-685-9083

Kersey Valley Spookywoods
1615 Kersey Valley Rd
High Point, Guilford County
North Carolina, NC
336-821-9999

Maize Adventure Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Gem & Fossil Dig
1615 Kersey Valley Rd
High Point, Guilford County
North Carolina, NC
336-431-1700

Grays Creek Pumpkin Patch
6735 Fire Department Road
Hope Mills, Cumberland County
North Carolina, NC
910-309-0848

Riggs Farm
158 Old Hwy 24
Hubert, Onslow County
North Carolina, NC
910-326-4032

Lineberger's Killdeer Farm
2400 Hudson Poultry Road
Iron Station, Cleveland County
North Carolina, NC
704-739-6602

Olde Country Produce & Mulch
8824 Poole Road
Knightdale, Wake County
North Carolina, NC
919-217-0411

Deer Springs Farm
4403 Shuford Lake Road
Lawndale, Cleveland County
North Carolina, NC
704-538-6060

Knob Creek Orch & Creamery
6471 Fallston Road
Lawndale, Cleveland County
North Carolina, NC
704-538-5573

Sawyer Farms
6346 Beulah Church Road
Liberty, Guilford County
North Carolina, NC
336-685-9645

McPherson's Honor System
11707 NC Hwy 72 East
Lumberton, Robeson County
North Carolina, NC
910-737-6287

Riverside Farms
241 Rierson Road
Madison, Rockingham County
North Carolina, NC
336-427-5937

Riverbend Farm
12150 McManus Rd
Midland, Cabarrus County
North Carolina, NC
704-888-2891

Carrigan Farms
Intersection of 150 & 152, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy
Mooresville, Iredell County
North Carolina, NC
704-664-1450

Magic Meadows
7146-B Highway 15
Oxford, Granville County
North Carolina, NC
919-690-0326

Lunsford Farm
1378 Ridgeville Road
Prospect Hill, Caswell County
North Carolina, NC
336-562-5437

Millstone Creek Orchards
506 Parks Crossroad Church Road
Ramseur, Randolph County
North Carolina, NC
336-824-5263

Gross Farms
1606 Pickett Road
Sanford, Lee County
North Carolina, NC
919-498-6727

Peterson Farm
4255 Mt. Gilead Church Road
Sophia, Randolph County
North Carolina, NC
336-861-4062

Helms Christmas Tree Farm
6345 Christmas Tree Ln
Vale, Lincoln County
North Carolina, NC
704-276-1835

Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Road
Weddington, Mecklenburg County
North Carolina, NC
704-846-7975

Deans Farm Market
4231 NC Hwy 42 West
Wilson, Wilson County
North Carolina, NC
252-237-0967

Strawberries on 903
3709 NC 903 S
Winterville, Pitt County
North Carolina, NC
252-321-3204

Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Rd
Youngsville, Franklin County
North Carolina, NC
919-556-1771

Baby Boomers Purchase Homes Before They Actually Retire

2010-Whether it's in the Sunbelt or the Rustbelt, a move across the street or across the nation, Baby Boomers are still willing to move to a new place when they retire, according to the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey.

Del Webb is America's largest builder of active adult communities. Targeted to those ages 55 and older, its 50+ communities are currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb has conducted 10 Baby Boomer surveys since 1996 seeking to better understand the attitudes and opinions of this generation-the current and future customers of Del Webb communities.

"Retirement marks a new phase in a Baby Boomer's life, and it only seems natural to relocate or move to a new home when they transition away from their primary career, or from the day-to-day rearing of school-aged children," said Deborah Blake, Del Webb creative director. "After all, when Boomers went off to college, they lived in a new place-a dorm or an apartment. When they married, they lived in a new home-most likely moving several times to different states for a job. Today, Baby Boomers are even purchasing their home before they actually retire.

Whether staying close to home or moving across the country, there are many options for them as they plan their future home in retirement," added Blake.

According to the Del Webb survey, nearly a third of older Baby Boomers plan to move in retirement, with more than 50% planning to move to a different state, about 25% of them planning to move to a different city within the same state, and less than 20% of older Boomers planning to move within the same city.

Additionally, the desire to move during retirement is on the rise among today's younger Boomers surveyed, with 42% of those turning 50 in 2010 planning to do so, as compared to 36% among 50 year-olds in 1996.

Where are Baby Boomers Planning to Move?

For today's 80 million Boomers, the choices vary on where to spend their retirement years. During its 50-year history, Del Webb has found that some consumers choose to retire in place, in the city where they currently live and, potentially, near family and grandchildren. Alternatively, some consumers seek warmer climates such as those found in Arizona and Florida.

According to the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey, the Carolinas have emerged as the preferred destination for retirement, while perennial favorites, Florida and Arizona, remain top contenders. Both younger and older Baby Boomers ranked either North or South Carolina first as their preferred location in retirement-with the other Carolina ranking as their second choice. Del Webb currently has six communities in the Carolinas, with five of them opening since 2006 to address this interest in the region as a growing retirement destination.

"There is a huge opportunity to serve this demographic not only in destination locations, but in their own backyard," said Steve Petruska, chief operating officer of PulteGroup, Inc. (Del Webb is a brand of PulteGroup). "While many of them look for a highly amenitized community, some consumers want to be close to urban amenities. These consumers want their community to be located near shopping/retail, restaurants and cultural amenities in the area, or near their family, church and friends. With Del Webb's diverse product offerings and community locations, we are poised to capture this growing demographic."

Factors in Moving

Among Baby Boomers looking to move, the most important factors in deciding where to relocate weighed heavily toward an area's cost of living and access to preferred healthcare programs, 81% and 66% for the younger Boomers. Surprisingly, cultural and recreational amenities, as well as a more favorable climate, ranked higher than being close to family members, including parents, children and/or grandchildren.

For current Del Webb residents, those who plan to move again consider both access to healthcare and cultural/recreational amenities as the most important factors at 71%, with the cost of living a concern among 70% of these respondents. Being close to their grandchildren ranked second to last in consideration at 44%.

According to Blake, this survey confirms that Baby Boomers want, need and do lead an active social life. "Their day planners are more scheduled today than ever before and they would have it no other way," she said. "They want to take their hard-earned money and stretch those dollars in a community that gives them confidence, not only in the stability of the market, but also a vibrant life. It's great if that community is near their children or grandchildren. But, if it's not, that's okay, too."

 

Chapel Hill, NC Fall and Winter Events 2010

October

Efland Ruritan Rodeo, Efland. Efland Ruritan Club, (919) 919-619-8638.
Festifall Street Fair, Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, (919) 968-2784.
University Day, Chapel Hill. UNC Office of Special Projects, (919) 962-0045.
West End Poetry Festival, Carrboro. West End Poetry Festival, (919) 918-7364.
Hillsborough Handmade Parade, Downtown Hillsborough. Hillsborough Arts Council, (919) 643-2500.
Halloween Carnival, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.
Halloween Street Festival, Chapel Hill. Town of Chapel Hill, (919) 968-2760.

November

Artists Open Studio Tour, Countywide (two weekends). Orange County Artists Guild, (919) 933-7880.
Jupiter Ball, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Morehead Building, (919) 843-3474.
Carrboro Film Festival, Carrboro. Carrboro Film Festival, Carrboro Century Center.

December Holiday Events:

* Twelve Days of Christmas, Chapel Hill. The Carolina Inn, (919) 933-2001.
* Chapel Hill Holiday Tree Lighting, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, (919) 967-9440.
* Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, Hillsborough. Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, (919) 732-8156.
* Christmas Crafts Show, Hillsborough. Daniel Boone Merchants Association, (919) 245-3330.
* Christmas Candlelight Tour, Hillsborough. Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, (919) 732-8156.
* Holiday House Tour, Chapel Hill. Preservation Society of Chapel Hill, (919) 942-7818.
* Holiday Parade, Chapel Hill & Carrboro, Chapel Hill Jaycees, (919) 883-5233. 10 am-noon.
* Kwanzaa Celebration, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.
* Nutcracker on Ice, Hillsborough. Triangle Sportsplex, (919) 644-0339.

December Events

NCHSAA Football Championships. North Carolina High School Athletic Association, (919) 962-2345.
UNC Winter Commencement, Chapel Hill. UNC Office of Special Projects, (919) 962-0045.
Winterfest Jazz Concert, Carrboro. Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department, (919) 918-7364.

 

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Boomers are Moving - The SRES Designation Sets Realtors Apart

With the SRES designation addressing the fastest growing market segment in real estate, Boomer Authority^TM Association and SRES have launched the first "Value-Added SRES Designation Program" for real estate professionals serving the 50+ demographic.

The Boomer and Senior Market
Why are 50-plus clients moving? To be closer to grandchildren. To start that vineyard they've always dreamed of. To address health concerns. The list goes on and on. Can you speak to the unique motivation they have? Do you know how to counsel your client on their options? This is the kind of distinction that can set you apart.

Through Boomer Authority^TM as a Value-Added SRES designee, you'll be able to immediately:
> Join a group of REALTORS® who comprise one of the fastest growing networks in the country.
> Register online for courses available in over 50 states and provinces.
> Connect to a nationally advertised brand in the consumer market.
> Market your personal brand with designs and tools you receive with membership.
> Create your own "Optimized Landing Page" on Boomer Authority^TM, which will extend and expand your personal brand, reach 1000s of 50+ Boomer Boomers that are in immediate need of your expertise, and ultimately help you secure new listings and sales and generate incremental revenue.
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Each SRES Designee can use their Optimized Profile Page on Boomer Authority^TM as a custom "Landing Page" which explains in detail how you, as a professional SRES Realtor, can help a Baby Boomers and Seniors with their real estate needs.
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SRES Designation Program
The SRES® 12-hour designation program instructs REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services.
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SRES Designation Requirements:
Three (3) requirements must be met to attain and use the SRES® designation:
1. Successful completion of the two-day SRES® Designation Course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.
2. Maintain active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®
3. Maintain active membership in the SRES Council.
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The first year membership in the SRES Council is included in the SRES Designation Course fee. However, every year thereafter will require payment of annual dues of $99. Membership in Boomer Authority^TM is always free.
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Upon certification, you will be authorized to display on your web site or blog this distinctive badge recognizing your professional status and association with SRES and Boomer Authority^TM.
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Below are the key components for the creation of your custom landing page:
1. Professional profile - You may use as many words as needed with embedded links, photos & a thumbnail. Visit a typical Optimized Landing Page on Boomer Authority^TM HERE.
2. Service offer - An explanation of the offer, fees, how will you deliver your service (i.e. telephone, conference call, webinar, in-person, etc), etc.
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States with No Sales Tax

States With No Sales Tax

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon do not have a sales taxes. While some States have a uniform rate. others allow counties and municipalities impose a local option tax onto the base tax rate. States with a single rate include Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The highest sales tax are found in:

California (7.25%
Mississippi (7.0%)
New Jersey (7.0%)
Tennessee (7.0%
Rhode Island (7.0%
Minnesota (6.5%)
Nevada (6.5%)
Washington (6.5%)

The final tax will be higher, though, in those jurisdictions which permit a local option tax.

 

 

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