Making the Trek for Kids with Cancer
“I love kids and I hate cancer,” says Jacki Dalsimer. Dalsimer, a certified life coach, was one of a team of participants in the annual Just In Power Kids Maryland …
Hot Dogs Take the Plunge at Camp Letts
Grab your four-legged friends and some floaties, the SPCA Puppy Plunge is back. This annual event raises funds for the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, the county’s oldest and largest …
Saving For More Than Retirement
As the next step in CovingtonAlsina’s Hierarchy of Financial Priorities, we look at other goals beyond retirement. These may include college, buying a first or second home, home renovations, extensive …
A Toast to AACPL
By Kathy Knotts Who doesn’t love a library? As a parent, most of us appreciate their full shelves of children’s books, the magazines and newspapers we can flip through without …
An Introduction: Our New Editor-in-Chief
I have a memory permanently lodged in my brain from after my first child was born and we were recovering at our home in Tennessee. I remember going out to …
Will You Taper Before You Retire?
Next up on CovingtonAlsina’s Hierarchy of Financial Priorities is retirement. It’s a concept that has changed dramatically and continues to evolve. We used to work at one company for our …
Emergency! Your Hidden Savings
Money can be a struggle for any mom, but in this article investment advisor CovingtonAlsina gives some tips on how to grow your savings.
It’s No Joke: An Honest, No-Pressure Exterior Remodeling Company
Question: How did the roofer get such a positive review on his asphalt shingle installation? Answer: He nailed it… Jake Cross is a funny guy. But he’s serious when he …
Trick Yourself Into Paying Off Your Credit Cards
We’re continuing our discussion of CovingtonAlsina’s Hierarchy of Financial Priorities, specifically focusing on cash flow. Today we’ll cover credit card debt and conscious spending. If you have credit card debt, there …
What is a Temporary Buydown?
A temporary buydown is when a party in a mortgage transaction pays a lump sum in order to reduce the interest rate temporarily for the early years of the loan. …