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ERISA 12.09.2020

Protecting Your Plan’s Most Vulnerable Participants

Older workers and retired plan beneficiaries will appreciate stepped up communications related to safely accessing their retirement accounts in this digital era.  Identity Fraud: $17 Billion  Increasingly, identity theft—and fraud are impacting more and more…
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Protecting Your Plan’s Most Vulnerable Participants
Contract Surety 12.05.2020

The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!

Though “hurry up and wait” has long been part of the mix in construction, the pandemic continues to put a whole new spin on what to work on, and when. Ambiguity and Optimism Too While…
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The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!
License & Permit Bonds 12.04.2020

Become a Mortgage Broker: Here’s How!

Record low-interest rates, refinancing and shifting demands for housing contribute to a hopping mortgage business. Here’s how to become a licensed and bonded mortgage broker. What Exactly Is a Mortgage Broker’s Job? A mortgage broker…
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Become a Mortgage Broker: Here’s How!
Court Bonds 12.04.2020

Securing A Supersedeas Bond: Important Advice

A company’s liability insurance may cover a supersedeas bond. This will turn out to be critically important information if you ever seek to win a lawsuit on appeal.  Appealing A Lost Lawsuit: Supersedeas Bond Needed…
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Securing A Supersedeas Bond: Important Advice
Court Bonds 12.04.2020

Guardianship Bonds Explained

Guardianship bonds are routinely ordered by courts to protect those placed in the care of guardians.  What Is a Guardianship? A guardianship, according to LegalZoom, is: A legal proceeding to determine whether a person is…
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Guardianship Bonds Explained
ERISA 12.04.2020

Yes, Employees Are Still Saving for Retirement!

Despite the upheavals of 2020, a third quarter analysis by Fidelity Investments indicates that employees continue striving to save via employer-sponsored plans. Retirement Saving Trends: Holding Steady Fidelity’s Building Financial Futures report on retirement saving…
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Yes, Employees Are Still Saving for Retirement!
ERISA 12.04.2020

Lawsuits Against Plan Sponsors: They Really Do Happen!

Lawsuits filed against retirement plan sponsors are on the rise—and tend to linger. Draw insights from them to help you protect yourself, your company, and your plan. A Lingering Case Against a Plan Sponsor Recently,…
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Lawsuits Against Plan Sponsors: They Really Do Happen!
License & Permit Bonds 11.30.2020

Pursuing Benefits for Veterans: Don’t Give Up

Pursuing Benefits for Veterans: Don’t Give Up Even without a global pandemic, winter and holidays put extra stress on those caring for vulnerable veterans. Securing additional benefits to help can be daunting—but worth it. Underutilized…
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Pursuing Benefits for Veterans: Don’t Give Up
ERISA 11.30.2020

Busy Times Ahead for Plan Sponsors

Plan sponsors can anticipate lots of action on new regulations to spur employee retirement savings in 2021. Across the country, there is unity around this priority. Widespread Agreement: Encourage Employee Saving Although not quite making…
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Busy Times Ahead for Plan Sponsors