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November 4, 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 8:30 p.m.

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November 1, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Draft Redistricting Plan; Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The draft redistricting plan for the council districts was unveiled recently. What does it mean for representation for upcounty residents? (1:03) The county council considers a guaranteed income pilot project. (6:59) Last week the Senate Armed […]

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October 29, 2021 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Blog: Organization Tips for Children and Teens (ADHD or Not)

With October being Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month, it seems like a good time to think about how to help children and teens be better organized and more independent. While this is something that many individuals with ADHD struggle with, these strategies are likely to be helpful to most children and teens whether or not […]

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October 28, 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 8:30 p.m.

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October 27, 2021 | Laura Rowles

Blog: Balcombe Inducted into the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame

At the ninth annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF), Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) President and CEO Marilyn Balcombe was inducted. I was honored to be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame,” said Balcombe. “It was great to see a room full of people celebrated the important role business has in our […]

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October 25, 2021 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: IRA Terms to Know

IRAs, or Individual Retirement Arrangements, provide tax incentives for people to make investments that can provide financial security for their retirement. To help people better understand this type of retirement savings account, here’s a basic overview of terms to know: Contribution. The money that someone puts into their IRA. There are annual limits to contributions depending […]

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October 25, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Montgomery Council Set to Vote on Updated Land Use Plan; COVID-19 Vaccine Focus Shifts

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Guests Mike Knapp and Mark Uncapher provide their opinion on Thrive Montgomery. COVID-19 vaccines for Montgomery County Employees and students. The election in Virginia for their next governor is drawing national attention. What does this mean […]

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October 22, 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 8:30 p.m.

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

public service loan forgiveness

Blog: Big Changes For Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Do you want your federal student loans to be forgiven, and have you been working for the government or a nonprofit? If the answer to both is yes, here’s some good news for you. The US Department of Education just announced an overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for a limited time […]

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October 21, 2021 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

401k benefits

Blog: 8 401(k) Benefits You Should Know About

There are many benefits of 401(k) plans, and some are less known than others. A 401(k) is a type of retirement plan offered by an employer in which the employee can defer part of their paycheck into a retirement account to grow for their retirement years. Many people have access to a 401(k) retirement plan. […]

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