Category Archives: Profiles

Obamacare means Estate Planning needed for Medicaid recipients to keep their assets

As Sandhya Somashekhar of the Washington Post pointed out on January 23rd, if your health insurance is through Medicaid, in certain states, including Maryland, the government can recoup its medical costs (including premium subsidies to low-income citizens) by putting a … Continue reading

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SHARE THE ROAD! BIKES MAY USE FULL LANE!

  As the pictured road sign suggests, Cyclists love to say “Share The Road” as on any road they are legally allowed to ride as they have as much right to the roadway as a car. Cyclists will generally hug … Continue reading

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Have lunch for Christmas in April in Prince George’s County

I’ve been a fan of Christmas in April, and the hard work they do,  since I first started working with them back in the 1980s. It is inspiring to see a community come together, to literally work together, and to transform a … Continue reading

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Detroit Bankruptcy means even government employees need estate planning.

Detroit’s bankruptcy struck me as a shock to the financial plans of all of the City’s retirees and pensioners. The huge backlash against Detroit is because it has filed bankruptcy in, primarily, an effort to cut the pensions of its … Continue reading

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Christmas in April

Christmas in April is a national organization that helps the poor, the elderly, and others who can’t help themselves or maintain their homes. I’ve worked with them through St. Matthews since I was young. Charity is an important value to install in … Continue reading

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