Maryland Ranks 4th in the Nation for Innovation
A new study looks at innovation across the country and ranks Maryland as the fourth most innovative state. Only three states fared better. Innovation is considered an important factor in… Read More
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County Earns AAA Bond Rating for 49th Consecutive Year
For the 49th year in a row, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. awarded Montgomery County its highest achievable financial bond rating of Triple-A. The county also received top ratings from Standard… Read More
Public Libraries to Host Financial Literacy Conversation With ‘The Color of Money’ Columnist Michelle Singletary
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will be hosting a virtual conversation, “Five Steps to Thrive During a Financial Crisis and Beyond,” with Washington… Read More
Maryland Ranks Fourth Most Innovative State in 2021
Maryland is the fourth most innovative state in 2021, according to a recent study by the personal finance website WalletHub. The report analyzed the 50 states and Washington D.C. across… Read More
County Offers Free Financial Seminars for Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are offering free financial health and wellness seminars for women. The seminars… Read More
Blog: The Fed Is Raising A Spoiled Teenager
Thirteen years ago last month (June 2007), the Fed Funds interest rate peaked at 5.25% and since then has been steadily declining. Apart from one short rate hike cycle in… Read More
Blog: How to Select Stocks that are Worth Buying
Getting started in picking your own stocks can be risky and confusing. Alvin outlines a few tips for picking your own stocks without making expensive mistakes!
BLOG: Q&A on Stock Market, Latest Fed Cuts
What should I expect from the stock market in the coming weeks? Expect more volatility. It’ll likely continue to go up and down markedly depending on the news that comes… Read More
Top Three Tax Tips for Small Business Owners
District Capital’s Alvin Carlos shares his top three tax-related tips for small business owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUxsGpfugxo&t=70s
Blog: 3 Ways to Teach Our Kids About Money
District Capital’s Shanna Due shares some creative ways we can teach our kids about money. Start talking about money with children early. Make it visual. Give them responsibility over their… Read More