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Two former nurses turned small business owners are now whipping up gourmet protein shakes and energy teas in Germantown. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and joined MoCo Nutrition LLC to celebrate their grand opening on July 9, 2021. They are located at 19857 Century Boulevard, Unit B in Germantown. We […]

If you read my previous two articles on Prince Philip, you might think that I join with many other members of the press, who enjoyed taking potshots at the Prince. Nope. Despite his having no official political power, Prince Philip was IMHO one of the greatest public servants and leaders of the last 100 years. […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: The Washington Post opinion piece on July 6 describes “Maryland’s dysfunction over highway expansion” ( 0:57 ) Opioid deaths are up 33% in Montgomery County this year.  ( 6:30 ) Virginia’s Loudoun County grappling with the […]

Federal law requires most employers to withhold federal taxes from their employees’ wages. Whether you’re a small business owner who is just starting or one who has been in business for a while – ready to hire an employee or two – here is what you should know about withholding, reporting, and paying employment taxes. […]

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 7:30 p.m.

Are you self-employed or do you run a small business? Would you like to lower your taxes and start saving for retirement? This video teaches you two ways you can do this! At the end, we’ll do a SEP IRA vs SIMPLE IRA comparison to help you decide which is better for you!   

Recall from last week’s column that on Tanna island in the Republic of Vanuatu, the Prince Philip Tribe worshipped the Prince as a god.  If you have read any press coverage of the Tribe’s reaction to the recent death of Prince Philip, you will think that the Tribe is in mourning and will likely nominate […]

It’s never too late to start, but the sooner you begin saving, the more time your money has to grow. Gains each year build on the prior year’s gains – that’s the power of compounding – and the best way to accumulate wealth. These ten tips will help you get started: Set Realistic Goals. Project your […]

Many student loan borrowers spend years paying off their debt, but forgiveness programs can help cut that time down. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program allows certain federal student loan borrowers to get their loans forgiven after at least 10 years of working in the public sector. While the potential to have your loan […]

Michele Joseph, Student Global Ambassador Program (SGAP) Leaders Executive Director, appears on this episode of Studio 501c3, hosted by NonProfit Village’s Executive Director Kim Jones. SGAP Leaders is a Rockville based nonprofit that works with under served students ages 13-18 to promote positive change in their communities and throughout the world. SGAP Leaders was started […]