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  Although we have a tendency to take roads for granted, the fact is, they need consistent attention—ever more so in the face of climate change. At the recent National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building…
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  Estate planning is not only about having bags of money to give away. Practically everyone needs a will to ensure affairs are left as organized as possible for loved ones. A complete estate plan…
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  Global mobility and international business means families and friends are increasingly spread across the world. When making an estate plan, if assets are owned in one country but intended for beneficiaries in other countries,…
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  Sometimes the “older old,” who still have memories of the Great Depression, as well as individuals who suffer with dementia or other illnesses, cling to and hide cash or other tangible valuables, leading to…
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  Because a trust allows for the distribution of funds at designated intervals, establishing a trust that includes plans for pets is a very useful way to ensure furry friends receive continuous care. When earmarking…
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  The pace of climate change is outpacing updates to building codes, but contractors are not off the hook. If confronted with related claims, contractors are likely to face questions about “what they should have…
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  That’s the number of new workers the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates are needed to keep construction moving—just this year. To overcome the shortage, and thrive for the go forward, it’s critical to…
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  Settlements to resolve alleged ERISA violations reached record highs in 2023. Claims brought on behalf of plan participants related to fees, investment performance, and more continue to wind through courts. In an effort to…
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  Speaking at a Plan Sponsor Council of America convening, Lisa Gomez, the Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity insurance, and observed that many plan sponsors are confused…
Read Moreabout Cybersecurity Insurance: Yes, Plan Sponsors Need It