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License & Permit Bonds 12.10.2020

Bound for Growth: The Franchise Drive-Thru

Chain restaurants are succeeding by investing anew in drive-thru. With this pandemic-driven trend expected to continue, consider getting in on the action.  Convenience, Speed and Ease Although never out of style, the pandemic has heightened…
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Bound for Growth: The Franchise Drive-Thru
License & Permit Bonds 12.10.2020

Working As a Notary Public Now

Mobile. Virtual. Any day. Anytime. That’s how Notaries Public work now. Become a Notary Public—or grow your practice— if earning extra money is on your to do list. Notaries Public Witness Our Life Changing Decisions…
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Working As a Notary Public Now
Court Bonds 12.10.2020

Understanding Intestate Succession and Fiduciary Bonds

When a person dies without a will, probate courts rely on intestate succession laws to distribute the assets to heirs. Court-ordered fiduciary bonds can become important in this process. Who Gets What? If there is…
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Understanding Intestate Succession and Fiduciary Bonds
12.10.2020

Administrators: Understanding the Required Duties and Bonds

When someone dies without a will, a probate court judge will typically appoint an administrator—and require a bond. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Probate Courts Are Busy Places The Conversation estimates…
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Administrators: Understanding the Required Duties and Bonds
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 12.10.2020

Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for a Data Breach?

Increasingly, business strategies are expanding from cybersecurity basics to the broader approach of cyber resilience. This is important for retirement plans too! Preventing Threats—and Enabling Business Continuity Too No matter how good the cybersecurity controls…
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Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for a Data Breach?
ERISA 12.09.2020

Protecting Your Plan’s Most Vulnerable Participants

Older workers and retired plan beneficiaries will appreciate stepped up communications related to safely accessing their retirement accounts in this digital era.  Identity Fraud: $17 Billion  Increasingly, identity theft—and fraud are impacting more and more…
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Protecting Your Plan’s Most Vulnerable Participants
Contract Surety 12.05.2020

The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!

Though “hurry up and wait” has long been part of the mix in construction, the pandemic continues to put a whole new spin on what to work on, and when. Ambiguity and Optimism Too While…
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The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!
License & Permit Bonds 12.04.2020

Become a Mortgage Broker: Here’s How!

Record low-interest rates, refinancing and shifting demands for housing contribute to a hopping mortgage business. Here’s how to become a licensed and bonded mortgage broker. What Exactly Is a Mortgage Broker’s Job? A mortgage broker…
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Become a Mortgage Broker: Here’s How!
Court Bonds 12.04.2020

Securing A Supersedeas Bond: Important Advice

A company’s liability insurance may cover a supersedeas bond. This will turn out to be critically important information if you ever seek to win a lawsuit on appeal.  Appealing A Lost Lawsuit: Supersedeas Bond Needed…
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Securing A Supersedeas Bond: Important Advice