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Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Ask Questions: Now’s The Time…

  Although longer and better lives have become more possible, for more people, it’s not a given that grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles–or anyone–will safely make it to 100 (or more). It’s always a good idea…
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Ask Questions: Now’s The Time…
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

The Truth About Probate

  Probate is simply the public process of putting the affairs of the deceased in order. Generally this means following state protocols for ensuring debts are paid and assets distributed, either based on plans made…
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The Truth About Probate
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Winning Public Contracts

  Of course having the capacity to bid on and win contracts is essential, but so too is a smart marketing strategy. In construction, high, tight and consistently used messaging about what your company does…
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Winning Public Contracts
Contract Surety 12.19.2024

Complacent Vs Successful?

  Booked solid. Got your dream team working for you. Cash flow solid. Profits on target. These are all signs of success in your contractor business—but pros say, don’t let these milestones make you complacent:…
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Complacent Vs Successful?
ERISA 12.19.2024

Naughty or Nice? 

  For retirement plan sponsors, a better question is whether they have been diligent or not, as judged by the high standards of ERISA. Shortcomings can not only be found by the Department of Labor…
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Naughty or Nice? 
ERISA 12.19.2024

ERISA Bonds Made Simple

ERISA Fidelity Bonds are a requirement of the U.S. Department of Labor for the protection of company sponsored retirement plans. All individuals with a role in handling the company sponsored retirement plan, must, by law,…
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ERISA Bonds Made Simple
ERISA 12.13.2024

Mitigating ERISA Litigation Risks

  Employers who sponsor retirement plans are by definition fiduciaries under the high standards of ERISA law–and therefore open targets for lawsuits. While it is impossible to eliminate their risks, sponsors can take steps to…
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Mitigating ERISA Litigation Risks
ERISA 12.13.2024

2025: Plan Sponsors Strategies 

  Thinking into the year ahead, plan sponsors across the country are looking at expanding investment lineups, maximizing services and enhancing participant education. According to the 2024 Morgan Stanley Retirement Plan Survey, these are the…
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2025: Plan Sponsors Strategies 
Contract Surety 12.13.2024

Diversifying The Business?

  Construction business owners need to be where the action is, but scatter-shot effort rarely pays off. Still, it’s dangerous to be a sitting duck as business in some sectors slows down and even dries…
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Diversifying The Business?