By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger You have heard that old adage, “The only certainties in life are death and taxes.” Maybe so, but, it can give you comfort to plan for the future. As part of your planning, you should consider life insurance, especially if anyone will experience financial hardship by your death. […]
Harford County Leaders, School Officials, Unions Urge State to Reconsider Shifting Pension Costs
A recommendation by Gov. Martin O’Malley to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to county government would cost Harford County an estimated $9.8 million in the next fiscal year, an amount equal to the salaries of 171 teachers or 169 police officers, according to County Executive David Craig. Craig told the Harford […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Generates $9.4M in Revenue in December
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. December’s statewide revenue totaled $12,483,153.20. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $9,475,496.16 in December, and its gross gaming revenue per machine per day […]
Dagger Money Talk: Becoming a Better Investor Through Understanding Your Emotions
By Adam Freeland, CFP and Evelyn Ishmael Special to The Dagger Do you find investing to be a scary experience? Do your emotions rise and plummet like the turns on a roller coaster? If so, you are not alone. Many investors have found the extreme volatility of the stock market very unnerving. Many would just […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Rakes in $9.1 Million in October
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. October’s statewide revenue totaled $12,924,048.55. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $9,094,694.36 in October, and its gross gaming revenue per machine per day was $195.58 […]
Maryland Casinos Generate Revenue of $13 Million in August; More than $8.5 Million from Hollywood Casino Perryville
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. August’s statewide revenue totaled $13,110,342.46. Hollywood Casino Perryville, which opened September 27, 2010, generated $8,547,807.34 in August, and its gross gaming revenue per […]
Oops, I Did it Again – Patterson Mill Middle/High School Parents Discover Cash Left Inside School Concession Stand
Following an unsolved felony theft that occurred at Patterson Mill Middle/High School over a nine month period ending September 2010, parent volunteers yesterday discovered a stack of twenty dollar bills in an unlocked cash box left inside the school’s indoor concession stand. Patterson Mill Athletic Boosters Vice-President Colin Mitchell said the concession stand was locked […]
Dagger Money Talk: Protect Yourself and Your Family with Good Estate Planning
By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger Who will take care of the kids if the unthinkable occurs? Who can you trust to manage your finances if you are in an accident or incapacitated by age or illness? How do you make sure your loved ones are provided for? How can you be sure your […]