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Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan
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Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear from clients many reasons why they waited so long to draft their estate plans. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often hear the same reasons over and over as to why people don’t have an estate plan or haven’t gotten around to drafting an estate plan. Some of the most frequent reasons and why they shouldn’t stop you from having an estate plan are: I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning…
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Seaspan Shipyards names new CEO – Business News
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Seaspan Shipyards names new CEO – Business News

Seaspan names new CEO Jane Seyd / North Shore News – Sep 21, 2022 / 9:42 am | Story: 386261 Photo: Glacier Media There’s been a changing of the guard at Seaspan Shipyards. John McCarthy, chief program officer for the shipyard company for the past four years, is the new CEO and president. McCarthy replaces former shipyards CEO Mark Lamarre, who is taking over as president and CEO of The Washington Companies, the parent company of both the shipyards, Seaspan’s marine barge and tugboat division and several rail, mining and construction companies based in the US The Washington Companies announced…
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401(k) auto-enrollment and other big changes to retirement plans in the omnibus bill for 2023
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401(k) auto-enrollment and other big changes to retirement plans in the omnibus bill for 2023

A package of proposed changes to help Americans save more for retirement could soon be the law. The changes, part of the Secure Act 2.0, are included in the sweeping end-of-year spending bill that lawmakers probably will vote on in the coming days to avoid a government shutdown, according to the text of the $1.7 trillion 2023 Government Funding Legislation published Tuesday. If passed, they could benefit Americans across the spectrum regardless of how close they are to retirement, although many provisions would not take immediate effect. Included in the broad retirement legislation are measures to allow employers to count…
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Lubbock’s business news includes jail-hotel remodel, more
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Lubbock’s business news includes jail-hotel remodel, more

Alana Edgin is a business reporter for the Avalanche-Journal, as seen Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Hello AJ readers! As the year comes to a close, the business news is cooling off. The main business news this week comes from a former city jail, which will soon become a boutique hotel. Jim Snyder, owner of the Courthouse Lofts and the soon-to-be Mayo Lubbock, offered me a first look inside the former city jail. As we walked around the cells and offices, he detailed his hopes to add to the revitalization of downtown Lubbock. “Downtown is the heart…
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The 7 Best Commodity Stocks to Buy for 2023
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The 7 Best Commodity Stocks to Buy for 2023

While the business news cycle tends to focus on the latest technological innovations, it’s important to consider the best commodity stocks to buy for 2023 as these companies undergird said advancements. As recent geopolitical flashpoints demonstrated, access to critical resources is just as important as the end products they help facilitate. Moving forward, securing supply chains to important industrial and agricultural materials will likely take a priority. Therefore, even with the equity sector absorbing a beating, investors should plan ahead with the best commodity stocks to buy for 2023. Quite simply, this segment commands demand structures that probably won’t ever…
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JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion
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JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion

JB Hunt earns place on list JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranked seventh on FreightWaves’ 2023 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative companies in the transportation industry. The announcement marks the fifth consecutive year JB Hunt has received the distinction. The FreightTech 25 are determined by a point system in which each panelist ranks the companies from 1 to 25, and those earning the highest points receive the honor. Marshalltown to start expansion Marshalltown, a construction tools and equipment company, broke ground on a 51,000-square-foot expansion of its Armstrong Avenue facility in Fayetteville. When the project is completed, Marshalltown…
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Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?
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Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?

If your patients are not happy with their experience, they may be in the market for a new physician. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Healthcare has historically been behind other industries in providing a patient-focused experience, leaving patients dissatisfied and often in search of a new place to receive care. If you have patients that don’t return after their visit, cancel appointments, no-shows, or patients that call but don’t schedule a visit, it may be time…
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Key Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs for the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry
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Key Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs for the Beauty and Aesthetics Industry

A customer loyalty program can be a powerful tool for any business, especially for the beauty and aesthetics industry. Loyalty programs provide several benefits that help you maintain strong customer relationships and increase your bottom line. In the age of online shopping, it is more important than ever to build customer loyalty. Loyalty programs help brands retain customers by providing them with incentives, rewards, and benefits for their continued business. This article will discuss the key benefits of customer loyalty programs and how you can implement them for your brand. Attract More Customers Aesthetics is a growing market. Your business…
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