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Financial planning is very unique to each individual and specific advice will vary for each person and situation. Sometimes in our practice, we offer guidance that runs counter to popular opinion. Here are four strategies that can be considered unconventional yet may be appropriate in specific circumstances. Don’t use your HSA for medical reimbursement. Sure, […]

Cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for 2020 are as follows: 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, and Thrift Savings Plan. Contribution limits for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan increase from $19,000 to $19,500. The catch-up contribution limit for […]

COLLEGE PARK, MD, Xfinity Center, December 29, 2019 Maryland defeats Bryant 84-70 as the Maryland Terrapins debuts center Chol Marial. It has been a tough December for the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team.  It is as if the Grinch decided to set up shop in College Park these past three weeks. The Terps lost two […]

PARTNERS IN CAREGIVING SERIES GUEST PRESENTERS: Pamela Mills, Director of Memory Programming Ingleside Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM, Executive Director of Care Management, Corewood Care Getting Answers About Dementia An educational seminar for those caring for a family member with dementia Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be both rewarding and stressful. […]

GAITHERSBURG, MD, December 27-28, 2019 David Griffin Montgomery County Invitation Varsity Tournament The 2019 school holiday break begins the campaign seasons for varsity basketball teams across the region.  Local basketball tournaments are crafted to keep players’ skills at a high level across the DMV and they start shortly after Christmas Day. The mid week holiday […]

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Alexandra Boycheck, a regional program manager for the nonprofit Empowered Women International (EWI) located in Rockville. Empowered Women International provide […]

Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for the inaugural episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Ann Mazur, the CEO of the nonprofit EveryMind located in Rockville. EveryMind provides mental health services throughout the county. […]

Tax breaks for charitable giving aren’t limited to individuals, your small business can benefit as well. If you own a small to medium-size business and are committed to giving back to the community through charitable giving, here’s what you should know. 1. Verify that the Organization is a Qualified Charity Once you’ve identified a charity, […]

I, along with two other associates, have initiated an inaugural standout players of the year football season compendium.  Together we have photographed for Montgomery Community Media covering over 30 football games during the season which began in mid-August and ended in early December. We have photographed on private and public high schools’ sidelines that call […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: County Council proposal to install surveillance cameras throughout the County. Tensions rise at a public hearing on the school boundary issue. Do school board members deserve a raise? Why does the County face a budget shortfall […]