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  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…
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  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…
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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?…
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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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Nothing! As in building opportunities seem to be literally everywhere, with no sign of stopping. Highway expansions, speedy train lines, housing—you name it, it’s cropping up. Amazingly, new building projects are cropping up everywhere—not just…
Read Moreabout What’s Not Being Built In Texas?

  The Federal Aviation Administration has approved plans for an AirTrain that will connect La Guardia Airport to existing public transportation options. Although not everyone is happy with the plans, the project is close to…
Read Moreabout NYC AirTrain: $2.1 Billion