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Small businesses are confronting tight hiring markets as they strive to recover from the pandemic’s economic impact. Offering a retirement plan can be a competitive advantage. Here is guidance and cautionary advice for business owners…
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  Gallup’s latest poll indicates that despite the traumatic lessons of the pandemic, the percentage of American’s who have created a will has remained about the same for the past three decades. Here are the…
Read Moreabout Wills: Make One?

  Each state has its own procedures and laws for the probate process, though the end goal is the same: transferring assets out of the deceased person’s name to heirs or beneficiaries. When there is…
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“No—you just have to wait,” is among the scariest phrases general contractors can hear—as in, the materials needed for a job are unavailable. As supply chain disruption continues to wreak havoc in the industry, contractors…
Read Moreabout Construction: Tech Time

  Industry economists see a “path to normalcy” emerging, despite continued challenges fighting the spread of COVID-19, as well as supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. A spectacular second half of 2021? That’s in the…
Read Moreabout Construction Forecast: Resilience

  Small businesses juggle so many challenges and opportunities in the forge forward. Given tight resources, it is tempting to think that cyber breaches won’t happen “to us.” Of course that’s not a real risk…
Read Moreabout Small Biz? Cyber Security Tips

Surveys indicate that about 70% of plan sponsors have been using the same record keeper for 5-7 years. Given the changes and possibilities in the field, it might be time to explore current offerings. Cybersecurity?…
Read Moreabout Error Reduction? Tips for Plan Sponsors

Data shows that the gender wage gap continues, with women earning less then men. A new study illustrates how that gap impacts retirement possibilities for women. Some public officials hope new legislation can create shifts….
Read Moreabout Impacting Retirement: Pay Inequity

ERISA lawsuits continue at the rapid cookie-cutter pace now possible because of established legal precedents. Industry experts report that as ERISA lawsuits become ever more commonplace, smaller plans are feeling the heat. Disruptive and Expensive…
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