Big Construction in the Northeast?
It’s happening. Step by step, big infrastructure projects are hitting the schematic and pre-design phases. Dollars and budgets are lining up too. Valued at a total of over $132 billion, here are the top 10…
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No Sign of Stopping: ERISA Lawsuits
Experts warn that ERISA lawsuits are continuing at a rapid, “cookie-cutter” pace. In particular, there has been a rise in lawsuits against smaller plans. Plan sponsors, in addition to securing fiduciary liability protection, are advised…
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Annuities? Interest Is Growing
As employers across the country continue looking for ways to support the financial wellness of workers, interest in annuities is growing. In fact, a recent Blackrock survey found that 82% of plan sponsors are likely…
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Charity? Clarify Intentions!
The ongoing difficulties among the founding families of Boar’s Head hit home the important lesson of making our intentions official—legally—before we die. Privacy, Please? How much do you know about the people behind the Boar’s…
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Investing in Bonds
As we steer out of pandemic-induced social isolation, financial experts remind those of us who have been lucky enough to continue working and saving—to invest in bonds—the kind of social bonds we need in life—and…
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The Cost of Hidden Fees
A new study has revealed that the majority of 401k plan participants in small businesses are paying hidden fees. The impact to retirement savings is significant. Regulatory efforts have been stepped up. Here is what…
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Cyber Theft and Retirement Accounts
As cyber theft from retirement accounts rises, plan sponsors need to act on the guidance issued this spring by the Employment Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). Importantly, this includes communicating with plan participants about protecting their…
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88,000 Square Feet Along the River?
What would you build with that? How about constructing a snake run, a flow bowl and an amoeba pool? Sounds like a $6.1 million skatepark, right? After 17 years of planning, fundraising and building…
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Dig This?
For years, building a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River has been deemed a “top priority” infrastructure project for the New York-New Jersey region—and the country. Finally, a plan and funding are coming…
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