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ERISA 02.24.2023

Passkeys To The Rescue?

  Despite widespread communication efforts on password safety, most of us remain sloppy, preferring patterns and words that are easy to remember over best practices in password hygiene. Techies say help is on the way…
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Passkeys To The Rescue?
ERISA 02.24.2023

Life Status: A Fiduciary Obligation

  The assets left behind when a retirement plan participant dies must be properly administered. This requires remaining abreast of the “life status” of participants and connecting with beneficiaries accordingly. Though monitoring death is no…
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Life Status: A Fiduciary Obligation
Court Bonds 02.24.2023

Trusts Require Careful Decisions

  Setting up a trust can be a very helpful way to put plans in place for our assets—and future care needs too. Experts remind us, however, that trusts are not a magic wand for…
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Trusts Require Careful Decisions
Court Bonds 02.24.2023

Charitable Giving: Will vs Trust?

  Whether you have a little or a lot to gift to your favorite organization or cause, you can arrange to do so via either a will or a trust. Though charitable giving is possible…
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Charitable Giving: Will vs Trust?
Contract Surety 02.23.2023

Progress: Green Building and Technology

  The construction industry is changing and there are many tangible signs of progress to be celebrated. Experts share highlights, and remind us of the helpful role data and technology play in achieving positive—and profitable—outcomes….
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Progress: Green Building and Technology
Contract Surety 02.23.2023

Inflation Cooling But Material Costs Rising

  These are the predictions of analysts based on a new global construction report from Linesight. Overall, although it is anticipated that the construction industry will experience contraction from 2023-2026, expectations remain high that public…
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Inflation Cooling But Material Costs Rising
Court Bonds 02.19.2023

You Probably Already Started…

  When you open a bank account, or participate in the company sponsored retirement plan, you most likely named a beneficiary. Good news: in essence, you’ve already begun your estate plan. Keep going with these…
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You Probably Already Started…
Court Bonds 02.19.2023

Heggstad Petitions Explained

  Trusts are very useful tools in estate planning: in addition to helping us gift assets to others, they allow us to make arrangements for our own care as we age. Once a trust is…
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Heggstad Petitions Explained
Contract Surety 02.18.2023

Avoid Desperate Decisions

  Spring is coming—and with it, anticipation of the increasingly uphill battle of hiring in construction. Experts advise getting a jump start on preparations. Here are tips to help clarify job descriptions, position your company’s…
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Avoid Desperate Decisions