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Do you want to fully understand and maximize your employee stock purchase plan at work? Here are twelve tips to help you get there! #1 What is an employee stock purchase plan? An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is a benefit offered by several large companies such as Hilton, Disney or Apple. It allows you, […]

Hiring a financial planner is a big step and you might want to consider hiring a fee-only financial planner.  You’ll want to find someone you can trust and who will be your advocate for your current and future self. Read on for four reasons why a fee-only financial planner might be your best choice: Reason […]

Understanding your 401k can sometimes be difficult. It’s possible that you’re making mistakes with your 401k that you aren’t even aware of. In this video, Alvin Carlos, from District Capital Management, will help you avoid three of the biggest mistakes people make with their 401k.

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber (GGCC) awarded Eric Ashmont, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, as the recipient of the 8th Annual Young Professional of the Year Award (YPG) at the Chamber’s first-ever virtual gala. The award was presented by Laura Volovski of Adventist HealthCare. Adventist HealthCare was the sponsor of this year’s Young Professional of the […]

Deciding to hire a financial advisor can be a big decision.  Once you’ve decided to hire a financial planner, finding the right one to fit your needs can be challenging.  This video explores some of the most reputable sources to use (nationwide) as you search for a financial advisor that fits your needs!

In this week’s video, District Capital’s Shanna Due discusses how she approached her own family’s spending plan for the upcoming year and how to respond to unexpected expenses. https://youtu.be/937HYLU8Gxg  

If you’re changing jobs soon or you’re looking to do so, here are four things that you should be thinking about! https://youtu.be/ZHmwSwZSDDc

The release of the September jobs report, which showed a net decline of 33,000 jobs, has caused some concern that the U.S. economy might be slowing. However, a closer look at the data shows otherwise. In the same report, we saw the nascent trend of wage growth continuing. For the past twelve months, average hourly earnings […]

With the fourth quarter of the year upon us, it can be a smart time to take inventory of your financial situation. Here are 10 easy steps to complete an effective assessment. 1.    Assess your 2017 plan progress. Look at any areas of your 2017 written financial plan that you have not yet accomplished and […]

Employers are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial well-being of their employees, and they are expanding how they demonstrate their loyalty. Employers large and small are offering programs such as robust health insurance plans, on-site daycare, after school care, flexible work hours, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), and the ability to work remotely. Some companies also […]