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Cyber for Plan Sponsors 10.19.2021

Vigilance Against Cyber Crime

  The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) urges continuous vigilance against cybercrime, Since criminals have retirement plans in their sights, efforts to prevent attacks are critical and must be ongoing. Having an expert response…
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Vigilance Against Cyber Crime
ERISA 10.19.2021

What Does Your Adviser Think?

Retirement plan advisers find that for the most part, plan sponsors are knowledgeable about the investment lineup and meet Department of Labor filing deadlines. However, plan advisers encourage plan sponsors to advance their understanding of…
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What Does Your Adviser Think?
Surety Bonds 10.19.2021

Sky’s The Limit: Electricians, Please!

Between now and 2029, the need for electricians is expected to increase by 8%. Industry experts observe that unless the field attracts new talent, labor shortages will intensify. Who will light the way as baby…
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Sky’s The Limit: Electricians, Please!
Contract Surety 10.19.2021

San Diego: Taking Off

  San Diego’s Regional Airport Board has approved a maximum contract of $2.6 billion for a new terminal at San Diego International Airport. The new construction will replace a terminal that was built in 1967…
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San Diego: Taking Off
Surety Bonds 10.08.2021

Public Possibilities

With new public projects of all kinds anticipated across the country, some regions are exploring new policy possibilities too. Pittsburgh, for example, is pursuing a deconstruction policy. Interesting. Are you ready for the public projects…
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Public Possibilities
Surety Bonds 10.08.2021

Constructing Connections: Rock Island Bridge

What spans the Kansas City River, connecting Kansas City, Kansas with Kansas City, Missouri? The Rock Island Railroad Bridge, built in 1905. Now, with a public-private partnership paving the way, it will undergo a $5…
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Constructing Connections: Rock Island Bridge
Court Bonds 10.08.2021

Estate Law: The Human Side?

Some estate planning experts find it easier to dig into the numbers side of the work than the human side. While the resulting plans might seem logical—especially from a tax reduction standpoint—they don’t always make…
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Estate Law: The Human Side?
Court Bonds 10.08.2021

The Family Home: Passing It On?

In many families, a home, is the most valuable asset—making parents eager to pass it on to the next generation. There are different options for doing so, depending on the circumstances. Thoughtful estate planning can…
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The Family Home: Passing It On?
ERISA 10.08.2021

Investment Advice for Participants?

  Is your retirement plan providing adequate information to participants about the funds in the plan? What does the Department of Labor consider adequate? What services can you ask a plan advisor to provide? These…
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Investment Advice for Participants?