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Fraud happens in every kind of business—and despite regulations, the surety bond industry is no exception. Following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Hampshire Insurance Department, last week a man…
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Even in routine times, the “stop-go” of construction projects is painful—especially for small business contractors. Just winning a bid is generally time-consuming—then, a host of other dynamics, from supply chain lags to delays in public…
Read Moreabout Construction Matters: Fast or Slow?

It’s going to be a busy fall for employee benefit administrators and retirement plan sponsors across the country, as the federal government rolls out guidance and standards related to the SECURE Act. Small business owners…
Read Moreabout Help for Small Businesses: Employee Retirement Benefit

Equifax! JP Morgan Chase! Capital One! Adobe…! Large companies, including these, are responsible for the massive security breaches of the past decade—impacting the personal data of hundreds of millions of customers. These stories make the…
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Words like “conservatorship,” “conservator” and  “conservatee” most commonly hit the news when celebrity cases are in motion.  Though these cases might tap our curiosity, we are more likely to find cases down the road, across…
Read Moreabout Who Is a Conservator? What is a Conservator Bond?

Across the country, retirement plan sponsors are in “wait and see mode” as the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) works to rapidly rolling out proposed new regulations. Many of the efforts are intended to respond…
Read Moreabout Changes Impacting ERISA Are Coming

Everyone has activities they enjoy doing—and the variety is fun to consider. Perhaps you enjoy whipping up artisanal cocktails to share with friends. Or, maybe you can’t wait to go fishing in your free time….
Read Moreabout Got a Hobby? Get Licensed and You May Have a Business Too!

The Population Research Bureau projects that by 2060 (just 40 years from now), there will be 95 million Americans older than 65. That’s an increase of 52 million people from 2018! Who will care for…
Read Moreabout Our Aging Population: The Important Role of Guardians

If a family member or friend has asked you to execute their estate for them upon their death, chances are that, like most people, you said, “of course” without really thinking about your duties. Understandable….
Read Moreabout Executing A Will: Are You Ready?