Blog: Include Gig Economy Income on Tax Returns
The gig economy is also referred to as the on-demand, sharing, or access economy. People involved in the gig economy earn income as a freelancer, independent worker or employee. Typically,… Read More
Community Blogs
Blog: Child Tax Credit 2021: 8 Things You Need to Know
If you have a child, you might get some money this year from the IRS. The American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law on March 10, 2021 increases… Read More
Blog: How to Find Fee-Only Financial Planners
Finding a trustworthy financial planner is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Only less than 10% of financial advisors in the country are required to act in your… Read More
Blog: 3 Reasons A Stock Market Crash Is Unlikely
The long-awaited move into traditional value stocks is well underway, but that doesn’t mean that technology stocks are dead. In my conversation with CNBC’s Frank Holland, I outline reasons why… Read More
Blog: Highlights of the American Rescue Plan Act
Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contains several tax provisions affecting individuals and families. Let’s take a look: Economic Impact Payments (EIP3). A… Read More
Substantial Reflects on Media, Music and Maintaining an Artist Life
Stan “Substantial” Robinson is a hip-hop recording artist, an educator, and visual aritst who teaches media and music recording at various Montgomery County, MD places of learning, including Montgomery Community… Read More
Blog: Federal Tax Deadline Extended To May 17
The federal income tax filing due date for individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax, has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021, for the 2020 tax year. There… Read More
Blog: Managing Impulsivity
Children are naturally impulsive to some degree—this is due to the fact that the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, is not yet fully developed. In fact, it is not until… Read More
MCM Members Presented Engaging Content in Spring Virtual Showcase
Early evening on Thursday, April 8, 2021, a small group of Montgomery Community Media (MCM) members gathered virtually for a quarterly showcase series that first started in December 2020. Intended… Read More
MCM Youth Media Academy Teaches Youth Valuable Skills for Media Making and for Life
The Winter/Spring 2021 8-week session of the MCM Youth Media Academy ended this past Thursday, April , 2021. Over the course of the program, participants learned on Tuesdays how to… Read More
MCPS Teacher Randi Levy Talks Rock Band and the Love of Music
In this episode of ArtsEnPower, Montgomery County Public Schools teacher and singer/songwriter Randi Levy talks about her work as a music teacher and her innovative Rock Band program in schools.… Read More
Blog: What is the Best Account for Children’s Savings?
Do you have a son or daughter? Do you want to set up a savings account for them? You can help your children get set up for the future by… Read More