Community Blogs

Say what you like but finishing the University of Maryland college football season 7-6 with a smile on your face is great. Winning season records have been few and far… Read More

Filing your tax return promises to be just as complicated as always – especially if you received stimulus payments or advance child tax credit payments. However, there are steps that… Read More

Are you looking for a way to fight inflation in your investment portfolio? Inflation rates have been hitting highs not seen since 2007 and purchasing power is a big concern… Read More

The current Covid-19 surge due to the Omicron variant has led many of us to be worried about the unknowns. Will school stay open? Will it close without warning? If… Read More

As an economist I was trained to make gargantuan assumptions and then reason from them – reality be damned! So let’s make some: First, in 2022 Covid will be whipped,… Read More

Cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for 2022 are as follows: 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans, and Thrift Savings Plan. Contribution limits for employees… Read More

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) is proud of its Montgomery College Scholarship Program. Our local economy relies on an educated workforce. The Chamber Scholarship program provides financial assistance to… Read More

Even with the economy down, the pandemic has sparked a small business boom in the Upcounty. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted six ribbon cutting ceremonies in December: sixteen… Read More

Credit card balances typically follow a seasonal pattern, increasing significantly in the fourth quarter, coinciding with holiday shopping, and millions of taxpayers are still carrying debt from last year’s holiday… Read More

Inheriting a 401(k) isn’t always as simple as inheriting a home or other types of assets. The IRS has detailed rules about 401(k) beneficiaries that say when they must receive… Read More

Lab testing just got a whole lot easier. Introducing SmarTest Labs serving the DMV area with comprehensive testing services, minimal wait times and mobile testing solutions. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of… Read More

As we close out the year and get ready for tax season, here’s what individuals and families need to know about tax provisions for 2021. Personal Exemptions Personal exemptions are… Read More