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August 24, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Court Watch Montgomery

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Carolyn Hoffmann, executive director of Court Watch Montgomery, a nonprofit that collects and analyzes data on the court’s handling of domestic violence cases. Their mission is to reduce partner violence […]

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August 18, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Protect Tax Records Before Disaster Strikes

It’s always a good idea to plan for what to do in case of a disaster. Here are some simple steps you can take right now to prepare: 1. Backup Records Electronically. Many people receive bank statements by email. This is a good way to secure your records. You can also scan tax records and insurance […]

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August 17, 2020 | Staff Writer

Studio 501c3: Proyecto Salud Clinic

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Dr. Cesar Palacios, executive director of the nonprofit Proyecto Salud, a community health center that provides medical services in Wheaton and Olney to uninsured residents. Watch previous episodes of Studio […]

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August 17, 2020 | Phil Fabrizio

Blog: Mike Locksley is Looking Forward or A Glass Half-Full

ZOOM Conference Call – North Potomac MD August 13, 2020 Maryland head football coach Mike Locksley, took to the podium, or should I say center grid position on today’s Zoom media conference call. His focus was on his team moving forward. This press conference followed quickly on the heels of the B1G Ten’s decision to […]

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August 17, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Exiting a Business: Which Option Is Right for You?

Selecting your business successor is a fundamental objective when planning your exit strategy and requires a careful assessment of what you want from the sale of your business and who can best give it to you. There are only four ways to leave your business and the more you understand about each one, the better […]

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August 10, 2020 | Mike Ritz

Blog: Morikawa Makes Major Statement at PGA

If he looks, performs and competes like a superstar, well then he must be a superstar. Even though he’s only 23 years old. Even though he’s played in only 29 PGA Tour events, only two major championships. Yes, even though he doesn’t wow the crowd with stratospheric drives like many of his peers, make no […]

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August 6, 2020 | Laura Rowles

Blog: Tee It High. Let It Fly. GGCC to Host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 30th Annual Business Golf Classic at Worthington Manor Golf Club, 8329 Fingerboard Road, Urbana, Maryland on Friday, September 11, 2020. The chamber’s tournament affords golfers the opportunity to grow their business & play golf at the same time. This tournament is intended to offer enjoyable golf […]

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August 4, 2020 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

Blog: How to Do a Backdoor ROTH IRA in 3 Easy Steps!

Roth IRAs are a great way to grow money tax-free. However, once you reach a certain income level, you are likely no longer eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. Luckily, you might be able to take advantage of a tax loophole that came about in 2010. Read on for the steps to create a […]

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August 4, 2020 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Blog: Dirty Dozen Tax Scams: 2020 Edition

The “Dirty Dozen” is a list of common tax scams that target taxpayers. Compiled and issued annually every year by the IRS, this year it includes many aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. The criminals behind these bogus schemes view everyone as potentially easy prey and everyone should […]

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August 4, 2020 | Laura Rowles

Blog: Chamber to Award Public Safety Officials

Twenty-five years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will honor over twenty Upcounty Police Officers, Special Operations Teams, Firefighters, and Paramedics at their 25th Annual Virtual Public Safety Awards on Friday, August 28. This event honors our public safety personnel and first responders from […]

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