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Looming shutdown could destabilize Maryland's budget picture 09/29/2023 08:58pm • A looming federal government shutdown could destabilize Maryland's budget outlook. Minor decreases in projected revenues announced Thursday by the Board of Revenue Estimates represent a mostly flat budget picture compared to March projections. State fiscal officers warned that inflation and a How to get unemployment insurance as a furloughed federal worker 09/29/2023 04:31pm • With a shutdown of the federal government on the horizon, government workers and contractors may need to start filing for unemployment insurance. "We're anticipating that there's probably a few hundred thousand federal government employees and even federal government contractors that may be eligi DC-area credit unions planning shutdown relief programs for government workers 09/29/2023 09:40am • There are roughly 370,000 federal government employees in the D.C. region, many of whom will go without a paycheck if the federal government shuts down. Even with back pay likely when the shutdown ends, that could mean weeks of financial hardship. Many of those employees also bank with credit uni The headaches a government shutdown could create for people in the process of buying a home 09/28/2023 11:35pm • A government shutdown (if it happens) could add headaches to the home buying process for thousands of people nationwide, and that includes buyers in the D.C. area, especially government workers in the process of buying. “Federal employees, who might be in the middle of a mortgage application, w A shutdown is out of your control, but how you cope with it isn’t 09/28/2023 04:03pm • The federal government appears on its way to another shutdown starting Sunday, and that means tens of thousands of federal workers around the DMV will be told to show up for work Monday with no certainty about when they’ll be paid again — or told to just stay home until a budget of some sort is Why government contractors could be some of the hardest hit during a shutdown 09/28/2023 01:33am • If lawmakers fail to strike a deal on the budget and a shutdown happens, many government contractors and their employees stand to be among the hardest hit. David Berteau — president of the Professional Services Council, a trade association for government contractors — said while federal worke Maryland congressman explains likely impacts of possible government shutdown on Montgomery Co. 09/27/2023 05:55pm • Once again, federal workers, the contractors who depend on government work and local jurisdictions across the D.C. region are bracing for the possibility of another government shutdown. On Wednesday, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin joined Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to talk about Which state would be hurt most by government shutdown? 09/27/2023 06:00am • U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., like many in Congress, has growing concerns about the potential impact of a government shutdown on federal workers, military personnel and contractors, many of whom live in the D.C. area. He said he believes his constituents in Virginia will feel it more than any What benefits may be lost with a government shutdown? 09/26/2023 07:25am • With the prospect of a government shutdown on the horizon, will people lose benefits like their Social Security check? This is one of many questions that Americans are asking as the federal government is heading toward a shutdown. With Congress divided between a Democratic-controlled Senate and a 'It's heartbreaking at times': Maryland expert offers advice on tackling student loan debt 09/19/2023 05:14pm • Starting Oct. 1, holders of student debt will have to resume payments, but the interest is already starting to accrue. That's why the founder and executive director of a nonprofit designed to help people tackle their student debt said it's so important to take action now. "The biggest mistake Understanding DC real estate: Is buying a house in the DMV possible? 09/14/2023 09:38pm • Whether you are renting or buying a home in the D.C. area, the process can be complicated and expensive. According to data from the first quarter of this year, D.C. has the 7th highest cost of living among major U.S. metropolitan regions. To make matters worse, for-sale signs aren't popping u Martha's Table opens state-of-the-art kitchen for aspiring chefs in DC's Ward 8 09/14/2023 11:05am • Martha's Table is giving aspiring chefs and restaurateurs in D.C.'s Ward 8 a chance to hone their skills at its state-of-the-art kitchen. (Courtesy Martha's Table) Nonprofit Martha's Table has partnered with the Latino Development Center's Food Venture Initiative to give aspiring chefs and res AMSG and EagleBank lift each other up through unique partnership 09/11/2023 04:20pm • A partnership between a local business and a local bank can offer countless benefits, fostering growth and stability for everyone involved, which is why Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG) and EagleBank have thrived while working together in the Washington, D.C. region. "We have a ban 11 financial steps to follow after the loss of a loved one 09/05/2023 04:15pm • The death of a loved one comes with pain and grief. In those moments of mourning, memories shared together and the feeling of loss dominate. Yet, even in these moments, love for the deceased requires that you take certain steps and carry out important tasks -- or you you may face unnecessary fina Sandwich generation feels financial squeeze in caring for parents, kids 08/31/2023 08:00pm • After Michelle Creeden's father was diagnosed with a quickly progressing form of dementia, he moved in with her and her son. Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter. "I have a seemingly endless amount of student loans, but my son and I made it safely through the pandemic,