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ERISA 09.21.2023

Preparing for Open Enrollment?

  Benefit enrollment season is typically a period of high employee engagement, making it a great time for retirement plan sponsors to boost participation through education and information. Just keep in mind: while spotlighting opportunities,…
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Preparing for Open Enrollment?
ERISA 09.12.2023

All Time High: Employer Contributions

  Lots of data points to how important retirement plans are to employees and businesses. Employer sponsor retirement plans are even more beneficial when the company provides a match–and a growing number of employers are…
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All Time High: Employer Contributions
ERISA 09.12.2023

Participant Contributions: Let’s Be Timely!

  Failure to properly and promptly ensure employee contributions are remitted to the retirement plan is a serious problem. Although a very small fraction of employers have been found to have abused retirement contributions, the…
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Participant Contributions: Let’s Be Timely!
Court Bonds 09.12.2023

Don’t Leave a Jigsaw Puzzle Behind: Estate Plan!

  For so many reasons, it’s important for every adult to have plans that address our care needs in the event of an emergency, as well as arrangements for our assets. Parents of minor children…
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Don’t Leave a Jigsaw Puzzle Behind: Estate Plan!
Court Bonds 09.12.2023

Better Than Litigation? Communication!

  When it comes to making arrangements to gift assets to relations, attorneys underscore the importance of clearly communicating intentions. This is true even if relationships have been strained and communicating requires courage: bad feelings…
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Better Than Litigation? Communication!
Contract Surety 09.06.2023

BABA? The Rules!

  Since passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, contractors have awaited clarification on what exactly Build America, By America encompasses. After an extensive public comment period, final guidance has been issued….
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BABA? The Rules!
Contract Surety 09.06.2023

Big News for Kids and Builders: NYC

  A record-breaking $19.4 billion has been allocated for construction projects to improve New York City’s public schools. The money will fuel new construction as well as upgrades. Additionally, some of the funding will be…
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Big News for Kids and Builders: NYC
ERISA 09.06.2023

Better For All?

  According to the Pension Research Council, fewer women than men have retirement accounts, and plan sponsors across the country are taking notice and action. Recognizing that thriving businesses focus on recruiting and retaining a…
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Better For All?
ERISA 09.06.2023

Sorry! Mea Culpa…

  Even when solid procedures, paid experts, and great diligence are in play, mistakes get made in the sponsorship of retirement plans. It’s always best for plan sponsors to be proactive about identifying and attending…
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Sorry! Mea Culpa…