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  Trusts allow families to set aside and protect assets for distribution to designated beneficiaries over time. Though trusts can be established for particular uses, like education, healthcare, or charitable giving, they can also be…
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  Now one of the largest structural concrete providers in the Mid-Atlantic region, Miller & Long was started by two high school buddies with little more then a Ford pick-up truck. In celebration of 75…
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  Do you know any business owner who is not looking for growth? Of course not. High hopes and big plans are in the air for contractors in the year ahead, despite the challenges of…
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  It’s official: Secure 2.0 has been signed into federal law. Retirement industry experts point out that it will have widespread implications, with some of the new regulations aimed at reform going into effect immediately,…
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  Retirement plan sponsors must know what their service providers are doing toward cybersecurity. They must also put best practices in place in their businesses—and ensure that plan participants are following appropriate online security procedures….
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Play it safe or seek growth? While overseeing the company retirement plan, it may be tempting for plan sponsors to take an overly cautious stance with the investment options. On the other hand, the lure…
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  The U.S. Department of Labor has released it’s final rule on ESG factors in retirement accounts: while plan fiduciaries may consider environmental, social and governance factors when selecting investments for the plan, they are…
Read Moreabout Final Rule: The DOL and ESG

  Lower temperatures bring particular risks to the work of building, making it important to gear up. Though we may tune out when we hear the latest storm warning, or get a bit lackadaisical thinking…
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For contractors, a successful year is a safe year. Identifying and addressing safety gaps is an important way to prevent mishaps big and small. Awareness of the top five safety violations identified by OSHA in…
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