The MoneyLion article “If America’s Total Auto Loan Debt Was Split Equally, How Much Would You Owe?” by journalist G. Brian Davis examines the continued rise of auto loan debt in the United States and the growing cost of purchasing a vehicle. The piece explains how higher prices, larger loans, and longer repayment terms can...Read More
In the Kiplinger article “The Case for Carrying a Mortgage Into Retirement,” journalist Maurie Backman explores why entering retirement with a mortgage may make financial sense, particularly for homeowners with a low, fixed interest rate. The article examines the potential benefits of preserving liquidity, keeping funds invested, managing taxes, and maintaining greater financial flexibility. Our...Read More
R.W. Rogé & Company is pleased to announce that we have joined the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, further strengthening our connection to the North Shore community served by our Beverly, Massachusetts office. The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is a nonprofit organization representing businesses and community organizations throughout Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport,...Read More
A recent article by journalist Lydia Kibet, featured on MoneyLion and AOL.com, explores five risks people may overlook when pursuing Financial Independence, Retire Early, commonly known as FIRE. While aggressive saving and investing can make early retirement possible, the article explains why a successful plan must account for market volatility, healthcare expenses, lost earning years,...Read More
Gen Z does not need a large retirement balance to get ahead financially. Instead, starting early, saving consistently, and allowing decades for investments to compound can make even modest contributions meaningful over time. That’s the topic of a recent Yahoo Finance article titled, “Gen Z: How Much Retirement Savings Puts You Ahead of Your Peers,”...Read More
A health crisis, cognitive decline, or other major life event can suddenly place an adult child in charge of a parent’s financial affairs. In a recent InsuranceNewsNet article, “What to do when adult children become the client,” journalist Anna Baluch explores how financial advisors can help families navigate this transition while continuing to protect the...Read More
A decade ago, boomers measured retirement comfort by a few reliable markers: a paid-off home, a pension, and a solid savings balance. Today, that formula tells only part of the story. In a recent YahooFinance article, journalist Kerra Bolton explains how longer retirements, shifting debt patterns, and the decline of employer pensions mean that a...Read More
In the Wall Street Journal Buy Side article “What Is Liquid Net Worth?” journalist Erin Gobler explains how liquid net worth differs from total net worth and why both figures matter. While total net worth includes assets such as real estate and retirement accounts, liquid net worth focuses on cash and other assets that can...Read More
Gold has long been viewed as a potential way to add diversification to an investment portfolio, but for someone new to investing in precious metals, deciding how much gold to own can be challenging. In a recent Business Insider article, “How much gold does a beginner actually need? An expert weighs in,” journalist Kit Pulliam...Read More
