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The NBA playoffs are underway and it is becoming clear who the top teams are in each first round matchup. Despite already being a couple games through the first round, I will share my playoff predictions. First Round Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers  – Golden State has too many weapons to lose this […]

Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. This includes income from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, and rent, as well as gains from the sale of assets, prizes and awards. You also may have to pay estimated tax if the amount of income tax being withheld […]

Every political operative acquires a brand new vocabulary while serving on the campaign trail.  If you live and work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, its even more difficult to avoid the political jargon while at work, on the Metro, and even in restaurants. For those who have taken the political training, found the perfect […]

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF), an engaged senior living community, was honored Thursday as the 2017 Community Partner of the Year at the 20th Annual Interfaith Works Annual Companies Caring Breakfast. More than 400 leaders from the business, political, governmental and nonprofit communities gathered to celebrate partnerships that help community members in need. IKF residents, […]

Lunch last week was my treat, Italian hoagies at Gemelli’s Italian Market in North Potomac. I spent the month of March in Florida and missed Quince Orchard’s basketball run to the state finals at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center. My luncheon guest was QO’s Coach Paul Foringer. I have known Paul for the better […]

With many Americans completing their 2016 tax returns, it might seem early to start working on reducing your 2017 taxes. But with taxes being a drag on net investment performance, it makes sense to shelter your investments to the maximum extent possible. It’s always best to consult with your tax advisor on all tax related […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) celebrated the grand opening of Security Public Storage business by conducting a “ribbon cutting” ceremony on April 7th. The business is located at 1 Metropolitan Grove Road in Gaithersburg.       Security Public Storage (SPS) is a family-owned and operated self-storage company with 46 self-storage facilities located in California, Nevada […]

On this episode of Telling Your Story Terrel and Nic learn all about Zamdance with guest Jackie Zamora, the founder of Zamdance. For more information about Zamdance you can visit their website, Zamdance.com. You can also reach them by phone at 202.469.2533 or email at zamdancers@gmail.com. Episode 6  

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) held its BIG Data for Business! Seminar sponsored by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus & M&T Bank on Tuesday, April 4. Business owners, entrepreneurs, college students and others gathered to learn how to use data. This seminar was designed to assist companies plan and implement big data initiatives. […]

Recently, I lost a friend to a sudden heart attack. The surviving family was face-to-face with an unplanned, difficult reality. We all know that any day can be our last, but few people make a plan for handling the financial decisions the surviving spouse or family will need to make. Avoiding the discussion around death […]