Curious about Social Security and what’s true versus what’s myth? You’re not alone! In fact, a significant number of Americans hold misconceptions about Social Security. For instance, a 2024 survey by the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies found that 38% of current workers fear that Social Security benefits will disappear before they retire. Additionally, a 2023 Gallup poll revealed...Read More
As you may know, our Chief Investment Officer and CEO, Steven Rogé is an active member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM, an exclusive organization dedicated to the ongoing study and mastery of constantly changing and complex tax laws impacting your retirement savings. Ed and his team of IRA Experts are a valued part...Read More
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
The second article in our Financial Literacy Month series is dedicated to Generation X. Born between 1965 and 1980, “Gen X” is balancing career advancement with heightened financial anxiety. This “sandwich generation” is in their key wealth-building years while also juggling working and caregiving. A recent study by Bankrate found that this cohort is significantly...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 Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager We’re kicking off 2024 by celebrating Financial Wellness Month! Instead of providing you with various tips and tricks on how to set forth and achieve financial wellness – we’ve decided to look inward and reflect as fee-only financial advisors to answer the question: What does “Financial Wellness” mean to us?...Read More
A study conducted by the Williams Group found that 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the next generation, and 90% lose it by the generation after that. Additionally, 78% of wealthy individuals believe their heirs lack the financial education and responsibility to manage an inheritance. These startling statistics highlight the importance of equipping future...Read More
Investing can be an incredibly rewarding journey, offering the potential for financial growth and long-term security. However, navigating the investment landscape without proper guidance or awareness of potential pitfalls can lead to financial setbacks that could have been avoided. Many investors, whether they’re beginners or seasoned veterans, often find themselves making the same critical errors....Read More
By Ronald W. Rogé, MS, CFP® Chairman & CEO “I am sorry Dave. I am afraid I can’t do that,” HAL calmly says to Dr. David Bowman who is locked out of his spaceship, in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). If you have been watching or listening to the news media these past...Read More
