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Contract Surety 12.18.2020

The Infrastructure Imperative

Maintenance is frightfully past due on infrastructure projects across the country. Disaster looms. Elected leaders in 2021 have this in common: the imperative to invest significantly in public works. Dig In For years, the American…
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The Infrastructure Imperative
Contract Surety 12.15.2020

Public Construction on the Drafting Table in Ohio

Capital budget plans, delayed by the coronavirus this spring, are underway, with $2.5 billion proposed for construction across the state. Time To Build: Schools, Colleges, Roads and More With interest rates low, officials are looking…
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Public Construction on the Drafting Table in Ohio
Contract Surety 12.11.2020

Constructions Begun: Perseverance In Boston

 A $31.1 million road construction project is underway in Boston! Delayed for decades, it will now incorporate the latest approaches to pedestrian and bike-friendly roads. Wide Sidewalks, Bike Lanes and a Roadway Revamp Too Scheduled…
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Constructions Begun: Perseverance In Boston
ERISA 12.10.2020

Millennials and Retirement Savings: The Importance of the 401(k)

 As the oldest members of the Millennial generation are headed into their forties, encourage increased saving efforts via 401(k) plans. Unprecedented Challenges—and Possibilities Too Millenials have been the largest generation in the US labor force…
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Millennials and Retirement Savings: The Importance of the 401(k)
License & Permit Bonds 12.10.2020

Bound for Growth: The Franchise Drive-Thru

Chain restaurants are succeeding by investing anew in drive-thru. With this pandemic-driven trend expected to continue, consider getting in on the action.  Convenience, Speed and Ease Although never out of style, the pandemic has heightened…
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Bound for Growth: The Franchise Drive-Thru
License & Permit Bonds 12.10.2020

Working As a Notary Public Now

Mobile. Virtual. Any day. Anytime. That’s how Notaries Public work now. Become a Notary Public—or grow your practice— if earning extra money is on your to do list. Notaries Public Witness Our Life Changing Decisions…
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Working As a Notary Public Now
Court Bonds 12.10.2020

Understanding Intestate Succession and Fiduciary Bonds

When a person dies without a will, probate courts rely on intestate succession laws to distribute the assets to heirs. Court-ordered fiduciary bonds can become important in this process. Who Gets What? If there is…
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Understanding Intestate Succession and Fiduciary Bonds
12.10.2020

Administrators: Understanding the Required Duties and Bonds

When someone dies without a will, a probate court judge will typically appoint an administrator—and require a bond. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Probate Courts Are Busy Places The Conversation estimates…
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Administrators: Understanding the Required Duties and Bonds
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 12.10.2020

Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for a Data Breach?

Increasingly, business strategies are expanding from cybersecurity basics to the broader approach of cyber resilience. This is important for retirement plans too! Preventing Threats—and Enabling Business Continuity Too No matter how good the cybersecurity controls…
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Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for a Data Breach?