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ERISA 05.03.2021

Can’t Afford to Save?

  New data points to the importance of plan sponsors continuously communicating with employees about how even modest savings add up on the path to retirement. Here are tips on boosting confidence in retirement saving….
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Can’t Afford to Save?
Court Bonds 05.03.2021

Special Needs and the Trustee Role

 When setting up a trust for a loved one with special needs, you’ll also choose a trustee, which might be yourself, or a friend, relative or professional. No matter who you choose, it’s important to…
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Special Needs and the Trustee Role
Surety Bonds 04.27.2021

Building a Waterfront View

Housing. A park. Even new shops—remember those? That’s what’s in the works along a 1.6 mile stretch of Philadelphia’s waterfront. How about gardens designed to collect the rainwater? Parking? Sure. Lots is possible as projects…
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Building a Waterfront View
Surety Bonds 04.27.2021

Infrastructure: Rated D

   As public officials wrangle final plans and finances for infrastructure spending, ratings from the American Society of Civil Engineers point to the tremendous need to build roads, bridges, waterways and more in states across…
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Infrastructure: Rated D
Court Bonds 04.27.2021

IRS Estate Law Updates

Along with the spring showers, there’s been some uncertainty in the air about the required minimum distributions for inherited retirement benefits. Estate law practitioners explain the confusion and offer an update. The Secure Act of…
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IRS Estate Law Updates
Court Bonds 04.27.2021

Settling Affairs: Get A Bank Account

Typically when someone dies without a will, an administrator is appointed in probate court to settle the affairs of the deceased. When there is a will, an executor generally performs this role. In either case,…
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Settling Affairs: Get A Bank Account
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 04.26.2021

High Expectations: Cybersecurity Updates

Under ERISA, Business owners who sponsor 401(k) plans have important fiduciary responsibilities related to the prudent selection and monitoring of service providers. EBSA has now issued guidance to ensure plan sponsors choose service providers who…
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High Expectations: Cybersecurity Updates
ERISA 04.26.2021

Targeting Smaller Plans: ERISA Class Actions

It’s no secret that ERISA Class Actions have been on the rise, putting fiduciaries in the hot seat, especially related to decisions about plan fees. Though large plans were initially the prime targets, claims are…
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Targeting Smaller Plans: ERISA Class Actions
Surety Bonds 04.19.2021

Travel Agent Anyone?  

Suddenly, everyone wants to travel—and no one wants the stress of planning or navigating shifting rules on their own. That’s why licensed travel agents are experiencing a record-breaking surge in business—especially from new customers. Two…
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Travel Agent Anyone?