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ERISA 03.20.2025

Heroes, Heartbreaks and Hopes…

What do heroes, heartbreaks and hopes have to do with sponsoring a 401k plan? A whole lot when we pause to remember: ultimately, our duties as fiduciaries are about people—people who aspire to healthy and…
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Heroes, Heartbreaks and Hopes…
ERISA 03.20.2025

Out of Business In 6 Months?

  Several recent incidents involving the improper access of retirement data by third party call center representatives underscore the important role plan sponsors must play in mitigating cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, the majority of cyber breaches…
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Out of Business In 6 Months?
Court Bonds 03.20.2025

Personal Representative Duties Explained

Loss brings legal complexities. Someone must settle the estate. Enter the personal representative, a fiduciary. This role demands trust and strict adherence to law. Read on for an understanding of the overall duties of personal…
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Personal Representative Duties Explained
Court Bonds 03.20.2025

Age Well: Planning Advice for Women

Though we associate estate planning with death, the reality is that it’s mostly about preparing to live a good, long life, even as we experience age-related declines. It’s especially wise for women to attend to…
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Age Well: Planning Advice for Women
Contract Surety 03.19.2025

Systematic Success?

When you own a construction business, there’s no better feeling than winning a juicy project and having it go exactly as planned. Unfortunately, of course, so many things can go wrong. That’s why having the…
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Systematic Success?
Contract Surety 03.19.2025

Using Outdated Blueprints?

Of course not. That’s a sure path to screwing up the build right? But, using outdated approaches to people is quite likely negatively impacting the business. When it comes to human resources, despite years of…
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Using Outdated Blueprints?
Contract Surety 03.11.2025

Preventing injuries : Ergonomics?

Ergonomics is not a trendy new thing. Back in 1894, the split-level scaffold was designed to reduce bending, and the related wear and tear on the bodies of masonry workers. Similarly, tuning in to help…
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Preventing injuries : Ergonomics?
Contract Surety 03.11.2025

Where Did We Get That Number?

Hey, that sure was a nice low number. In fact, it won the bid. Hmm…now you just have to figure out exactly how you got to that calculation. What if you left margins and profits…
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Where Did We Get That Number?
ERISA 03.11.2025

Micro Retirement? Un-Retiring?

  Recognizing that they will quite likely work into their 70s, Gen Z employees are looking for ways to build breaks (aka micro-retirement) into their careers. Meanwhile, Baby Boomers are returning to work. Both approaches…
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Micro Retirement? Un-Retiring?