Maryland May Be Headed for a Recession
According to the financial services leader, Moody’s, Maryland faces a greater threat to recession “than to any other state”. The report issued Tuesday ranks Maryland near or at the top… Read More
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School District Mulling Addition of Active and Pilot Classes
During the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) meeting Thursday, members are expected to approve multiple new pilot courses as well as designate three pilot financial courses as active courses.… Read More
Local Students Win Awards in Stock Market Game
The Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE) presented awards to multiple student groups from Montgomery County for their achievements in MCEE’s Stock Market Game. According to MCEE, the competitions aim… Read More
Gaithersburg to Host Student Loan Webinar for Parents
The Gaithersburg Financial Wellness Coalition and Financial Empowerment Center will be hosting an informational student loan webinar for parents on Wednesday, Oct. 18. “What Parents Need to Know” is part… Read More
Maryland, D.C. Shine in WalletHub’s ‘Most Innovative States’ Report
A new study looks at innovation across the country and ranks Washington, D.C. as the most innovative “state” in the country. Maryland placed fourth. Innovation is considered an important factor… Read More
Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center Offers Free Counseling
The city of Gaithersburg announced the opening of its new Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on Oct. 3, which offers free financial counseling to city residents. The Gaithersburg FEC offers residents… Read More
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
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