Community Blogs

A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People have all kinds of hobbies, from collecting stamps… Read More

With rising inflation, many Americans are experiencing financial stress. This can make it hard to live the life that you want to live. Having a plan to help manage the… Read More

Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking, or other part-time or temporary… Read More

Twenty-eight years of honoring the Upcounty’s finest for going above and beyond. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) honored thirty-three Upcounty Police Officers and three outstanding citizens at their 28th… Read More

Home equity represents a significant portion of the average retiree’s wealth. If you’re 62 or older and house-rich but cash-poor, a reverse mortgage loan allows you to convert part of… Read More

The “Dirty Dozen” is a list of common tax scams that target taxpayers. Compiled and issued annually by the IRS, it includes a number of aggressive and evolving schemes that… Read More

Trippy Tacos, LLC joined the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) earlier this year through the Chamber’s Pathway’s program, a grant program designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs. When Trippy… Read More

Are your hard earned bank holdings insured? Luckily for the majority of Americans, they are. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent government agency that is in charge… Read More

When you’re in a leadership position for a nonprofit, it’s all about passion. You’re driven by your desire to make a difference in the world, and you work tirelessly to… Read More

In most cases, gains from sales are taxable. But did you know that if you sell your home, you may not have to pay taxes? Here are ten facts to… Read More

It is hard to believe that many kids are already out of school for summer and most will be finished by the end of this week. As parents, a lot… Read More

The KPMG Women’s Golf Championship was held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda this past weekend in a reincarnated debut.  In post event debriefs with fellow sports photographers the common… Read More