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Many Americans have lost their job during the pandemic. Listen here as Alvin shares some ways to stay afloat with your finances if you lost your job.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. Do you understand what elder abuse is? Do you know where to go if you suspect abuse? Do you know where to go for help is you or someone you love is being abused? If you suspect abuse but are not sure, don’t wonder if you should call for […]

Individuals with significant assets who want to transfer wealth to heirs tax-free, as well as minimize estate taxes, should take advantage of proven tax strategies such as gifting and direct payments to educational institutions; however low interest rates and a volatile stock market are creating additional opportunities. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Problems with Maryland’s June 2 primary election. The aftermath of the death of George Floyd. This week’s panel of political observers features Mike Knapp, Nicolee Ambrose, Susan Heltemes, and Sam Statland. You can watch the show […]

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 again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

As we move through difficult days with the hope that tomorrow will be brighter, we must find our own way and also help others navigate a safe and healthy path forward. Though my students are not able to present their original music compositions this year as a collective group, they have found a vehicle to […]

Julia McGlamary, a supervisor with Adult Protective Services provides information about when and who to contact if you suspect Elder Abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. If there is a risk of immediate harm, call 911. For Adult Protective Services, (APS) call 240-777-3000  

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law March 27, many small business owners were able to apply for – and receive – a loan of up to $10 million under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses – including nonprofits, veterans’ organizations, Tribal entities, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, […]

Rarely in my career have I seen such polarizing views on the direction of stocks. One view anticipates a slow recovery due to the extremely high levels of unemployment and the uncertain future of a vaccine for Covid-19. The countering view forecasts one of the most rapid financial comebacks in history, largely due to the […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The majority of Marylanders feel Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 restrictions have been just about right. Montgomery County is the last jurisdiction in Maryland with a plan to reopen. Maryland primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2. […]