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
Recall from my column last month that in October 2021 I participated in an archaeological dig at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, searching for the missing Banqueting Hall of Queen Elizabeth… Read More
During the season of Thanksgiving, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) gives thanks and shows their appreciation for their chamber members and all businesses that help our local economy thrive.… Read More
If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last for an extended period, you must pay special attention to the… Read More
In the summer of 1592, Queen Elizabeth I and her very large retinue of courtiers arrived at Sudeley Castle, a magnificent structure in the Cotswolds, in Gloucestershire, southwest England. The… Read More
One of the many things the Covid crisis disrupted was my attendance at the monthly Brain Injury of Rockville support group held at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockville near Shady… Read More