By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager Wrapping up Financial Literacy Month, the fourth and final article in our financial literacy series takes a deep dive into the budding Generation Z. More commonly referred to as “Gen Z,” this cohort was born between 1997 and 2012, and make up about 14% of the U.S. population. According to...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager The third article in our financial literacy series focuses on Generation Y – more commonly known as “Millennials.” Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials came of age during the Great Recession, and face a unique set of financial challenges compared to previous generations. In fact, according to Investopedia, Millennials “have entered...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager At R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc., we believe that empowering individuals with financial knowledge is crucial for building a secure future. To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, we’ve put together a series of articles that will delve into the unique financial challenges and priorities faced by different generations, providing tailored advice...Read More
By Steven M. Rogé, MBA, CFP®, AIF® Chief Investment Officer Within the 130 pages of the SECURE 2.0 Act, a small section can be found that outlines one’s ability to use a 529 plan for more than just educational expenses. This section strengthens the benefits of contributing to a 529 plan, but this time the...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager The National Retail Federation estimates that 52% of American’s plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, and the average consumer will spend $192.80, totaling nearly $25.9 billion in gifts. When you think about romance, personal finance is rarely what comes to mind. But whether you celebrate or not, Valentine’s Day...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager The Secure 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and is designed to improve retirement savings options. The Act gives retirees 72 and under an extra year before having to withdraw money from their retirement accounts, but the updates can also benefit pre-retirees. Here’s what you need...Read More
By Steven M. Rogé, MBA, CFP®, AIF® Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer Giving the gift of education is a wonderful endeavor, and a frequent financial planning goal of our clients. For those not familiar, a 529 plan is a state administered, tax-advantaged educational savings account in which you would ideally contribute after-tax money to...Read More
By Kelley Caponigro Assistant to the Chairman & CEO There are a great deal of articles and theories on how to tell a good financial advisor from a salesperson or product-pusher. The problem is that most salespeople are so good at looking and sounding like the real thing that it can be difficult to unmask...Read More
Years ago most students could work a part-time job while attending college and graduate debt-free. Today, student loans are essentially a guarantee, and depending on things like financial aid, 529 plans and scholarships, a college education could end up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Don’t get discouraged though. With a little planning and understanding,...Read More
