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License & Permit Bonds 02.07.2020

Home Health Care Profession Growing Over Next Ten Years

According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the home health care profession is expected to employ more than one million more people in 2026 than it did in 2016. The…
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Home Health Care Profession Growing Over Next Ten Years
Contract Surety 02.06.2020

Construction Labor Shortage Risks Performance

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, there were nearly 7 million open construction jobs in the United States as of July 2018. The biggest reason for the shortage is a lack of skilled construction…
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Construction Labor Shortage Risks Performance
License & Permit Bonds 02.05.2020

What You Need to Know About Arizona Auto Dealer Bonds

A motor vehicle dealer bond, also referred to as a DMV bond, ensures the compliance of a motor vehicle dealer with state, federal, and local laws, including any tax and judgement parameters related to motor…
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What You Need to Know About Arizona Auto Dealer Bonds
Court Bonds 02.05.2020

What is the Purpose of an Appeal Bond?

When appealing a lower court’s unfavorable judgement, appeal and supersedeas bonds can seem like an onerous obstacle to hurdle. However, there are numerous reasons why these bonds exist and, in fact, are necessary. Appeal bonds…
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What is the Purpose of an Appeal Bond?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 02.04.2020

Cyber Attacks Impact Far More Than You Realize

You may think that a cyber attack only affects information stored directly by your company. You may have done the math and figure that you could withstand that attack. Many small businesses can’t, but maybe…
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Cyber Attacks Impact Far More Than You Realize
License & Permit Bonds 02.03.2020

Real Estate Agents vs. Mortgage Brokers

Both real estate agents and mortgage brokers work to help buyers purchase physical property. But what are the differences between the two? The two help toward the same goal of obtaining physical property, but mortgage…
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Real Estate Agents vs. Mortgage Brokers
Contract Surety 01.31.2020

Incorrect Project Estimates Cause Construction Cost Overrun

It’s extremely difficult for construction projects to come in under budget. Poor project management may be one reason for the error while unforeseeable circumstances may be another. But one of the most common causes of…
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Incorrect Project Estimates Cause Construction Cost Overrun
Contract Surety 01.31.2020

Massive Surety Industry Growth Expected by 2025

With much global infrastructure needing to be replaced in first world countries such as the United States, the global surety market is expected to grow by 7% per year up to the year 2025. There are going…
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Massive Surety Industry Growth Expected by 2025
ERISA 01.30.2020

Four Ways the Newly-Released SECURE Act Will Affect Your Retirement

President Trump recently signed into effect one of the most dynamic transformations to retirement planning in recent years. The SECURE Act, or the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, creates numerous provisions to…
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Four Ways the Newly-Released SECURE Act Will Affect Your Retirement