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A Whole Lotta Love in Not a Lotta Time 2/13/2026

February is often painted in hearts and shades of red and pink, a month that invites us to celebrate love in all its forms. While Valentine’s Day on February 14th is traditionally the day for romantic gestures and sweethearts, the spirit of the season extends far beyond sappy cards, nasty candies,...
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Longevity and Good Fortune 11/12/2024

Maryland is beautiful in November. There may be no other state in the union that is more vibrant and colorful in the middle of Autumn. Many folks in the country’s northeast would probably argue that point, but they are not writing this blog post. November is also a month we are encouraged to be...
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Summer's Out of Reach 9/03/2024

Photo credit: Charlotte Simmons September may be the most complex month in the calendar year. It is the proverbial blessing mixed with a curse, or some might say a double-edged sword. It is our annual simultaneous ending and beginning time. Sad songs are written about the beginning of summer in...
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July: Declaration of Financial Independence Month 7/18/2024

When most Americans think of July, Independence Day comes to mind immediately. We use the 4th of July to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but the Revolutionary War wasn’t declared until the 8th and independence was not won for 7 years after that, so maybe the days are...
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Saver’s Credit: A Tax Credit for Retirement Savers 3/21/2023

Everyone knows that saving for retirement is a good thing, and everyone should do it. But for many of us, it’s like exercising and eating right. To actually do it takes more than just knowing it, it takes a plan and a commitment. What a lot of people don’t know, is that when you commit to a...
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