Analysis reveals that properties in the United States reduced total operating expenses from $8.18 to $7.86 per square foot (psf) on average from 2011 to 2012, a difference of $0.32 or 3.9 percent.bout two-thirds of these savings were achieved in the utility category, where average expenses fell $0.21âa whopping 9.0 percentâto $2.12 psf, underscoring an industry focus on maximizing building efficiency and smart asset management. Nearly all building types boasted operating expense savings during 2012.
Age 59 and under. You can withdraw contributions you made to your Roth IRA anytime, tax-and penalty-free. However, you may have to pay taxes and penalties on earnings in your Roth IRA.Withdrawals from a Roth IRA you've had less than five years. If you take a distribution of Roth IRA earnings before you reach age 59Â½ and before the account is five years old, the earnings may be subject to taxes and penalties.owever, you may have to pay taxes and penalties on earnings in your Roth IRA. Withdrawals from a Roth IRA you've had less than five years. If you take a distribution of Roth IRA earnings before you reach age 59Â½ and before the account is five years old, the earnings may be subject to taxes and penalties.
But there's a catch. You can only withdraw an amount equal to, or lesser than, your contributions. So if you've invested $50,000 in your Roth IRA, but it's now worth over $100,000, you can only withdraw that original $50,000 without penalty. Roth IRA is one of the best investment vehicles to save for retirement. The biggest reason: You enjoy tax-free growth on all the money you put in -- that is, of course, if you follow the Roth IRA rules set forth by the IRS. Below are the most pertinent rules for 2015.