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March 26, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Statehood for D.C., County Executive Race

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Governor Hogan recently spoke out against Asian discrimination  (0:57) Statehood for Washington, D.C. (8:10) The upcoming County Executive race in 2022 (17:12) How to promote job growth in the county (11:38) This week’s panel of political […]

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March 26, 2021 | Michelle Queen

21 This Week Preview

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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March 26, 2021 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Blog: Top Three Thrift Savings Plan Tips

Are you working in a government job or serving in the military? If so, watch this video for three tips that can help you make sure you are maximizing your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allocation!

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March 22, 2021 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Impact Silver Spring

Jayne Park, executive director of Impact Silver Spring, is host Kim Jones’ guest in this episode of Studio 501c3. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Impact Silver Spring works to advance racial and economic equity and justice in Montgomery County by working for change […]

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March 22, 2021 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Roth IRA

Blog: What is the Best Roth IRA Calculator?

Do you want to know how much you can contribute to a Roth IRA this year? The main benefit of contributing to a Roth is you will be able to grow your investments tax-free. However, if you deposit money into your Roth IRA while no longer being eligible (or more than the allowable amount), the […]

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March 22, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: COVID Pandemic End in Sight?

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Progress in battling the Covid pandemic. Is the end in sight? ( 0:55  ) Montgomery County is reopening businesses by increasing capacity in phases. ( 6:55 ) Public Schools open with limited classroom teaching. ( 11:22  […]

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March 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

21 This Week Preview

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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March 19, 2021 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Small Business Tax Roundup

Tax changes due to recent legislation such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the CARES Act affect both individual taxpayers and small businesses. In 2020, the IRS issued several guidance documents and final rules and regulations that clarified several tax provisions affecting businesses. Here are five of them: PPP Expenses Now Deductible Deductions […]

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March 19, 2021 | Laura Rowles

Blog: Create Memories at We Art Fun in Germantown

Create your own masterpiece at Germantown’s newest art studio, We Art Fun. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a COVID-19 ribbon cutting ceremony and joined We Art Fun to celebrate their grand opening on March 18. They are located at 19847 Century Boulevard, Unit G, in Germantown. They offer pieces of ceramic, including painting […]

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March 19, 2021 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Friends of the Library

Ari Brooks, executive director of Friends of the Library, is host Kim Jones’ guest in this episode of Studio 501c3. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. Friends of the Library supports Montgomery County Public Libraries and promotes life long learning in the county.  The […]

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