Kenneth Landgraf, Author at Republic Wealth Advisors

30 Aug 19

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...

16 Jan 18

Markets

Trio of Indicators Predict Market Direction for 2018

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
2018, First Five Days, Indicators, January Barometer, Markets, Santa Clause Rally

Can three indicators predict the market's direction in 2018? The Dow Jones closed the books on 2017 with its longest streak of monthly gains since February of 1959. It set a new record with a 5,000 point gain, dashing the...

31 Oct 17

Investments, Markets

How Important Is the 23,000 Dow Jones Milestone?

Posted by Kenneth Landgraf
23000, dow jones, Milestone

How Important Is the 23,000 Dow Jones Milestone? The Dow Jones Industrial Average is having a phenomenal year, with an increase of 18.28 percent since the beginning of the year. The index recently made headlines after passing the 23,000 mark....

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