Our Blog - Surety Matters

  Though sometimes necessary, going to court to set up guardianship for loved ones who can no longer reliably make decisions for themselves can be difficult, and painful. Court involvement makes the matter public, and…
Read Moreabout Guardianship: Are There Alternatives?

  These two four letter words are top of mind for most construction businesses, most days. Success requires getting a grip on the payment problems that can be crippling to contractors. According to pros, the…
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  Construction industry experts observe that running the business smoothly might not always require amassing more and more data (and tech tools). Instead, leaders are encouraged to make the most of readily available data. Here’s…
Read Moreabout Running The Business: Data Please

  Retirement plan experts observe that ERISA bonds are confusing for plan sponsors—which likely explains why so many plan sponsors fail to maintain adequate coverage and end up triggering additional compliance problems. Here’s help understanding…
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  Failure to correctly file Form 5500 comes with big penalties—and can trigger additional compliance challenges. The calendar year is the basis for many retirement plans, so, if your retirement plan runs on a calendar…
Read Moreabout Form 5500: Is Yours Due?

  The disruption and costs for retirement plan sponsors continues long after hacks or other forms of cybercrime invade the retirement plan. Lawsuits are keeping plan sponsors and record keepers busy. Experts urge preventative action…
Read Moreabout Cybersecurity—and Lawsuits Too

  Retirement plan participants are cancelling illusions of grandeur about older age and leaning in on more practical considerations. There’s a growing focus on having enough savings to maintain a healthy and ordinary life without…
Read Moreabout Having Enough: Savings

  New train tunnels have long been needed to facilitate commutes from New Jersey into New York City’s Pennsylvania Station. Considered one of the most important and ambituous transportation projects in the country, plans and…
Read Moreabout New Tunnels: For Real?

A $55 million highway reconstruction build is set to get underway in Alaska this summer with completion slated for late 2024. Federal funds, administered by the Alaska Department of Transportation, will foot the bill. Granite…
Read Moreabout Winning Bid: Knik-Goose Bay Road