Sharing Our Insights
Each month Scott McCaskill writes a column for Frederick Magazine called "Ask McCaskill.” Be sure to catch up on his most recent articles.
“I have been receiving a lot of letters recently about a “global cybersecurity” incident that may include my personal data. What should I do?”
Posted by Scott McCaskill — October 2023
Unfortunately, you are correct. There was a global data breach recently that impacted government agencies, major financial institutions, and thousands of companies around the world...
“Recently I heard some discussions about ESG investing for the environment. What is it? And how does it work?”
Posted by Scott McCaskill — August 2023
Investors are increasingly advocating for greater transparency about how and where their money is invested, with many emphasizing the ability to generate wealth in a responsible manner — without sacrificing investment principles...
Financial Tips for the 2nd Half of 2023
Posted by Scott McCaskill — July 2023
For many people, checking off items on a long list of to-dos brings a great sense of satisfaction. To help you keep moving toward your goals, we've created a month-by-month checklist of some key financial tasks to consider for the second half of the year. You might find that you've completed some of these items already...
"We received an Assessment Notice from the State of Maryland that our property value has increased significantly, and that our property taxes will be increasing as well. Is there anything we can do?”
Posted by Scott McCaskill — June 2023
Great question. Between 30 percent and 60 percent of taxable property has an inflated assessment, which may lead to higher property tax bills. Moreover, typically fewer than 5 percent of taxpayers dispute their assessment...
