Archived Columns

As a practicing CPA for over 40 years, Roger Nagel, CPA/PFS, CMA, CGMA, Managing Director, shares his thoughts, experiences, facts and opinion on finances in this monthly publication. He provides encouraging tips on things to consider in planning with uncertainty. Setting goals and measuring results. Seeking reward. Avoiding the mistakes of others. Keeping it all reasonable.

Roger's column is published in the Rio Rancho Observer every third Sunday of the month.
Archived Columns
Nagel on Finances: Your Recession, Not Mine, Rio Rancho Observer, May 17, 2023
Nagel on Finances: American Opportunity, Rio Rancho Observer, April 7, 2023
Nagel on Finances: Did ERISA Create Financial Freedom?, Rio Rancho Observer, March 8, 2023
Nagel on Finances: Good Accounting Does Matter, Rio Rancho Observer, February 19, 2023
Nagel on Finances: Be Careful Of What You Wish For, Rio Rancho Observer, January 23, 2023
Nagel on Finances: ...and then came Bullwinkle, Rio Rancho Observer, December 23, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Thankfulness, In Adversity, Rio Rancho Observer, December 2, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Find the opportunity during inflation-fueled economy, Rio Rancho Observer, October 19, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Control your emotions. (Or; Thou shalt not covet), Rio Rancho Observer, September 17, 2022
Nagel on Finances: A refresher on deducting losses, Rio Rancho Observer, August 21, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Asking the right questions, Rio Rancho Observer, July 24, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Reflections, Rio Rancho Observer, June 20, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Are we due for economic reversal?, Rio Rancho Observer, May 14, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Letters from taxing authorities, Rio Rancho Observer, April 24, 2022
Nagel on Finances: These turbulent times still impact consumer confidence, Rio Rancho Observer, March 19, 2022
Nagel on Finances: You can run, but you cannot hide from taxes, Rio Rancho Observer, February 18, 2022
Nagel on Finances: Tips for filing your 2021 individual income tax return, Rio Rancho Observer, January 15, 2022
Ryan Cooper on Finances: Cryptocurrency’s here to stay; be wise, Rio Rancho Observer, December 20, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Watch that inflation, Rio Rancho Observer, November 22, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Nagel offers advice for parents, Rio Rancho Observer, October 17, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Old trends for new businesses, Rio Rancho Observer, September 22, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Make the resolution for better business accounting soon, Rio Rancho Observer, August 19, 2021
Longtime CPA: Government spending 'has added to the problem,' fueling inflation concerns, New Mexico Sun, July 21, 2021
CPA: It’s never too late to begin budgeting, Rio Rancho Observer, July 19, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Keep eye on inflation, Rio Rancho Observer, June 19, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Accounting and accountability, Rio Rancho Observer, May 19, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Knowing your investments, Rio Rancho Observer, April 22, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Try Form 4868 for tax extension; you might like it, Rio Rancho Observer, March 22, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Unexpected tax consequences, Rio Rancho Observer, February 24, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Beware of fads and buzzwords, Rio Rancho Observer, January 20, 2021
Nagel on Finances: Vaccines are on the way! Use money wisely, Rio Rancho Observer, December 22, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Looking forward to next quarter 2021, Rio Rancho Observer, November 18, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Building strong families, Rio Rancho Observer, October 22, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Join in and help non-profits, Rio Rancho Observer, September 24, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Time to get in on the fun of new technology, Rio Rancho Observer, August 17, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Invest in child’s education in pandemic, Rio Rancho Observer, July 21, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Plan for future of business as the economy reopens, Rio Rancho Observer, June 25, 2020
Nagel on Finances: We should embrace what we face, Rio Rancho Observer, May 18, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Victim, survivor or thriving?, Rio Rancho Observer, April 22, 2020
Save more for retirement: SECURE ACT makes it easier, Rio Rancho Observer, March 18, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Leadership, inspiration matter in business, Rio Rancho Observer, February 16, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Donating valuable assets can benefit giver, charitable group, Rio Rancho Observer, January 23, 2020
Nagel on Finances: Budgeting for the upcoming holidays, Rio Rancho Observer, December 31, 2019
Nagel on Finances: Time to plan for growth, Rio Rancho Observer, November 19, 2019
Nagel on Finances: Money management for life, Rio Rancho Observer, October 23, 2019