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Welcome, 2017! As the New Year rolls around, it’s always a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and 2017 is no different. From health savings accounts to tax rate schedules and standard deductions, here’s a checklist of tax changes to help you plan the year ahead. Individuals For 2017, more […]

The goal is that each day will be purpose driven and meaningful in a way that engages and excites all students in the learning process. When we notice that much of our space is filled with the “silly, stupid things” that get in the way of learning, it’s time to step back and ask ourselves, […]

“Hi”, said the stranger.  “My name is Allen Owen Phud.” “Phud”, I thought.  That’s an unusual name. We were at a corporate reception.  It was the usual cast of manager types and specialists in various fields, everything from computer software to team dynamics.  I was the team dynamics guy.  Music was playing.  There were drinks.  […]

January 3:  Drum Circle with Stream Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240.777.8085 2-3 pm Sponsored by the Stroke Association. A drum circle is a participatory celebration of life through rhythm. It creates a sense of joyful inclusion in a community. Open to all. Also on January 10, 17 […]

The anatomy of a great women’s basketball rivalry has many moving parts. A sell out crowd to view games is one part. Bring together nationally ranked teams, one with an 86 game winning streak, another. Add in two of the best women’s coaches around and two teams filled with underclass McDonald All-Americans adds to its […]

Season Three of “The Raw Marriage Show” where nothing is taboo nothing is off limits adds The Marriage Panel for robust real discussions about the serious and lighter side of marriage. Marriage Intimacy, sensual ideas and tools are available for the taking to add some spice and heat to help you fire up your marriage […]

If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last for an extended period, you must pay special attention to the difference between independent contractors and employees. Why It Matters The Internal Revenue Service and state regulators scrutinize the distinction between employees and independent contractors because […]

With the New Year fast approaching, many of us are thinking of goals and priorities for the coming year. Personal and family finances should be high on the list of important areas to consider. Spending just a few minutes on some key areas of your financial life can help you start 2017 on the right […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Seneca Creek Community Church and celebrated the grand opening of their children’s and students’ ministry space by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Friday, December 16. They are located at 13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100, in Gaithersburg. Seneca Creek Community Church is a relevant, community oriented […]

Take us back to the fall, Phil. For those of us in the DMV it was warm, colorful and full of promise and rewards. I caught some but not all MoCo state high school championship winners in photo action during the year. So before the review starts let me congratulate these MoCo schools for a […]