Economy : Green energy conference teaches about efficiency [video]
Originally published on June 30, 2009
Joe Taylor, a representative of DARCARS Toyota of Frederick, left, explains some of the new changes to the car maker’s line of hybrid vehicles to U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-6th, center, and Delegate Paul Stull on Monday morning at the Go Green Energy conference at the Frederick Fairgrounds. more »
Economy : Bernard Madoff called a 'white-collar terrorist'
Originally published on June 30, 2009
If anyone had sympathy for convicted swindler Bernard Madoff, it was hard to find Monday after a judge handed down a 150-year prison sentence for his part in stealing billions of dollars from hundreds of investors.
"Bernie Madoff may not be a traditional terrorist, but nevertheless, he hurt so many innocent people that he is a white-collar terrorist," said Jane Helm, senior paraplanner at Moore Wealth Inc. in Frederick. more »
Economy : Focus on BioMaryland 2020
Originally published on June 28, 2009
One of the significant events to come out of the Biotechnology Industry Organization International Convention last month in Atlanta was the eagerly anticipated release of the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board's strategic plan to complement Gov. Martin O'Malley's Bio 2020 Initiative (Bio 2020). more »
Economy : Small-business association offers loans to help businesses weather economy
Originally published on June 27, 2009
With the economy challenging most businesses, it is nice to know there are avenues of financing. more »
Economy : Tax Tip — Don't lend money to the IRS
Originally published on June 25, 2009
If you haven't checked your withholding lately, you may be having too much withheld from your paycheck. That's money you could be using or saving for your own benefit instead of letting the government use it interest-free. Review your withholding to keep it close to your actual tax liability for the year. Make needed adjustments by filing a new Form W-4 with your employer. more »
Economy : Frederick truck driver wins $50,000 in Maryland lottery
Originally published on June 25, 2009
After paying off his house, a Frederick resident decided his 30-year-old roof would need replacing, but wasn't planning on getting a loan to get it done. more »
