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In the month of May, several events and receptions occurred to honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and recognize Asian American political leaders, including Democratic National Committee Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus Chair, Bel-Leong Hong. But only one event was most crucial in changing the face of American politics: “The Power of She […]

Last month, Riderwood retirement community hosted a milestone celebration for Colesville Meals on Wheels…its 40th anniversary party. Current and past board members, volunteers and friends of the program shared memories and reflected on their collective mission. Becky Hedin and her husband Alan, residents of Riderwood, attended the event. The couple has long been affiliated with […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Brian Karem, Jane de Winter, Phil Andrews, and Ralph Watkins. Topics discussed this week include Metro’s SafeTrack program to repair the Metrorail system, the Montgomery County Education Association, the county’s mental health courts and the League of Women Voters of Maryland. […]

It’s June 1st and all the state high school championship rounds for spring sports are complete. Montgomery County reigned supreme in Girls 4A Softball with Sherwood continuing their unbeaten streak to over 100 plus games. Sherwood picked up their 5th title in a row dating back to 2012. The Northwest 4A Boys Track team picked […]

The Markets:   If you still want to participate in the axiom “sell in May and go away” you haven’t missed your chance.  In May, most U.S. stock market indexes were relatively unchanged (see the chart below.) The clear loser in May was the emerging market sector which continues to be plagued by concerns that the […]

This is the second installment of my two-part series on top financial mistakes to avoid in your early 30s. Earlier, I spoke of how detrimental a lack of discipline or to a written financial plan can be. In the final four mistakes below, I address the most common missteps with 401(K) investments, taxes, and insurance. 1. […]

Are you approaching retirement age and wondering where you can retire to make your retirement nest egg last longer? Retiring abroad may be the answer. But first, it’s important to look at the tax implications because not all retirement country destinations are created equal. Here’s what you need to know. Taxes on Worldwide Income Leaving […]

Do April showers bring May flowers or does the April tax filing date bring us face-to-face with our non-flowery tax realities? According to Bloomberg, the average federal income tax rate in 2015 was over 10 percent, but for a family earning over $100,000 that rate can quickly climb. After adding the average 9.5 percent paid […]

After a particularly difficult session in art class one day, where class behavior failed to meet the company’s expected protocol, I asked a question. What seemed to be a simple question, led to introspective thought about the future. “How many of you think you will have children when you grow up?” Almost every hand in […]

Fred Evans hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Dr. Barry Thompson, Elaine Apter, José Luis Diaz, and Henry Montes. Topics discussed this week include human perception of risk, the upcoming National Convention of the League of Women Voters, the availability of dental care, and the work of the Latino […]