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  Nonresidential construction starts are paving the way forward in the construction industry. Although residential construction has been flat, infrastructure and commercial building are giving builders reason for optimism amidst the buzz about the softening…
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  Construction industry economists remind builders that federal funds are flowing along to state and local authorities, making publicly financed projects the place for builders to be. Read on for an overview of public funding…
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  When creating a will or trust, of course it is important to make decisions about the future of tangible assets like money and property. Attorneys now remind us that we have to consider our…
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  The creation of a trust is a big lift and an increasingly important step toward arming our loved ones with a solid estate plan. Attorneys remind us that once a trust and estate plan…
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  Increasingly, people are recognizing the value of establishing trusts as part of their estate plans. When it comes to designating a fiduciary to administer the trust, it is typical to turn to a close…
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  As trusted companions, pets are becoming ever more meaningful in the lives of many people across the country. Animal care experts remind us that it is important to plan for what happens to our…
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  Gender, race and ethnicity continue to play a big role in our chances for retirement success. The 20th annual retirement survey from Allspring Global Investments provides the latest intel on gaps, pointing to the…
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  National risk management experts point out that although widely embraced, the comprehensive new Secure 2.0 legislation brings new compliance responsibilities for retirement plan sponsors. Here’s what you need to know—and do.   A Litany…
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  It’s not a secret that construction is physically taxing work. It’s also not a secret that there’s a labor shortage, or that the building industry has been notoriously slow to adapt new technologies. Now,…
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