Carbon Monoxide (CO) is often referred to as a “silent killer” since it is a toxic gas that is odorless and tasteless. In 2011 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated there were over 500 fatalities and 15,000 emergency room visits resulting from CO poisoning. CO is produced as a by-product from the burning of […]
Presented by Michael Regan Contract surety refers to bonds that guarantee the performance of a contractor according to the terms & conditions of a contract. It includes the payment of all bills to suppliers, subcontractors and laborers on the project the bond is written for. Commercial surety is an umbrella term referring to all other […]
Presented by Al Corvigno DOL Investigations According to the Government Contracts Enforcement Department at the US Labor Wage and Hour Division, over eight hundred investigations took place in fiscal year 2013. Seventy five percent of those resulted in violations which included retroactive wage fines totaling over thirty four million dollars and twenty three contractor debarments. […]
The year 2015 brings a number of important changes to personal and small business tax laws and regulations. It’s important that you be aware of them in order to minimize your tax bill and keep more of what you earn on an after-tax basis. Here are some of the most common tax moves you can […]
Now, more than ever, it’s important to make sure you have a complete financial strategy in place. Does your plan for retirement consider individual long term care insurance? It should. An individual long term care insurance policy may provide you and your employees with: relief from paying large long term care bills options that fit […]
This winter we are delighted to spotlight one of our clients Schernecker Property Services, Inc. (SPS). They are committed to delivering outstanding customer service and exceptional value. SPS is a full-service contractor that focuses on large-scale building envelope projects for condominium and multi-residential communities across New England. For more than 25 years, SPS has built […]
This fall we are pleased to spotlight our client Holyhood Cemetery. We are extremely proud of the relationship we’ve forged over the many years of working together. Our own Nancy Burns has worked with Holyhood Cemetery for well over 15 years. She knows first hand how dedicated their staff is to maintaining and preserving the […]
Donate to charity with a CRT or CLT and enjoy multiple benefits You take pride in knowing that your charitable gifts will help further the work of your favorite charitable organizations and enjoy a feeling of goodwill. When you make donations through a charitable remainder trust (CRT) or a charitable lead trust (CLT), you can […]
September is National Flood Preparedness Month If flood insurance isn’t required as a condition of your mortgage, you’re not obligated to carry it; however it may be a good investment. Consider five factors as you decide whether or not you need this type of insurance coverage. Do you live in an area with a high […]
Presented by Mike Regan In insurance parlance, a Named Insured is the person, or organization in whose name an insurance policy is written. Typically, it is the person or organization that has paid for the policy. Additional Insureds are other organizations that have been automatically added by the terms & conditions of the policy or […]