Montgomery Community Media

There is much heated discussion about whether the recently passed Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 will help or hurt low, middle, and high earners. I try to avoid the politics and instead focus on the Bill’s impact on daily finances and how it can help people reach their specific goals. For lower-income workers, […]

As the New Year rolls around, it’s always a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and 2018 is no different now that many of the tax provisions pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) are in full effect. From health savings accounts to tax rate schedules […]

One of the most challenging part of my job as a financial planner is calming clients down during periods of stock market decline. Thankfully, I didn’t have to experience that in 2017. The U.S. stock market clocked a return of more than 21%. International stocks performed even better, rising by more than 27%. Everyone I interacted […]

It’s that time of year when we all have good intentions. Whether it’s eating less or exercising more, we set out to make improvements in the New Year only to struggle to keep our resolve as the year progresses. When it comes to personal finances, it’s no different. With that in mind, here is a […]

Potomac MD – Friday, December 23: B-CC Boys Varsity basketball team traveled to Potomac to take on the Bulldogs of Bullis is a cross conference match up.  Miles English and Justin Graves lead the Barons with 16 and 13 points, respectively.  Nendah Tarke lead all scorers with 21 and was supported by Lincoln Yuetter’s 15 […]

How many eight and nine year olds can claim that they have been hired to work in an opera company as an electrician, set designer, performer, writer, costume and makeup artist, public relations officer, composer, stage manager or production manager? When the work we do in school is authentic and meaningful, students tune in, turn […]

Friday December 15, 2017 Sherwood High School Sandy Springs, Maryland. Early season basketball games between rivals brings a different competitive aspect when community bragging rights are on the line.  Friday night presented Sherwood an opportunity to show who is best in Olney when they faced Magruder on their home court. Sherwood launched several three point […]

Human trafficking is going on right here in Montgomery County. On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Pat Shoemaker discusses human trafficking in Montgomery County with expert, Dr. Wendy Stickle. Dr. Stickle is the Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland, Shady Grove. Dr. Wendy Stickle discusses things to look […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. The Chamber Scholarship provides financial assistance to Montgomery College students pursuing higher education. Each year, with the help of its donors, the Chamber awards students Montgomery College Scholarships at its Annual Celebration Dinner […]

When they’re not working, networking, or socializing, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) young professionals are raising money & engaging with many community non-profits in a number of ways. The GGCC Young Professionals Group raised $130 at its Holiday Happy Hour on December 12 for Family Services, Inc.. “It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to […]