Kenneth Landgraf, Author at Republic Wealth Advisors

04 Nov 19

Debt, Investments, Retirement, Strategies & Tips

Even the Well-To-Do Can’t Afford to Ignore Their Credit Score

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
credit score

Even the Well-To-Do Can't Afford to Ignore Their Credit Score It is a myth high net worth individuals don't need to worry about credit scores Credit scores are subject to misunderstanding, misrepresentation, and outright myth. For high net worth individuals, perhaps...

07 Oct 19

Social Security, Strategies & Tips

Three Simple Mistakes That Impact Your Social Security Benefits

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
Benefits, social security

The average Social Security beneficiary receives $17,532 per year today. You could be entitled to much more when the time comes to file if you avoid these three simple mistakes. Not waiting until full retirement age to file You can...

30 Aug 19

Strategies & Tips

The Difference Between Bitcoin and Libra

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
bitcoin, Libra, Virtual Cash

Introduction In June, Facebook announced it was creating a payment system based on blockchain for its billions of users. Understandably the news has attracted a lot of attention including from regulators. Could Libra become a rival of - and possibly...

01 Mar 19

Uncategorized

Gaming the Credit Card Point System

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
credit card rewards, personal finance

A Very Brief History of the Credit Card Point System Games have been around for a very long time, but the credit card points game has only been around for a few decades. It began in the 1980’s when airlines...

11 Jan 19

Reports, Taxes

2019 Key Financial Data

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
Financial Data 2019

With the turn of the calendar to a new year, we’re pleased to share with you Key Financial Data as you plan for 2019. Notable changes this year include a $500 increase to IRA contribution limits, 401k elective deferral limits,...

01 Nov 18

Debt, Eye on Money, Taxes

How Types of Retirement Income are Taxed

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
retirement, Taxes

Introduction Even in retirement, our obligation to Uncle Sam remains a constant. For many, tax obligations may even be the largest retirement expense. Each type of income received will be taxed at different rates, therefore understanding tax consequences and developing...

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