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Are Surety Bonds Refundable?
Surety bond premiums are generally non-refundable because they are a fee paid to a surety company for assuming financial risk, rather than a refundable security deposit. However, partial or full… read more
Surety bond premiums are generally non-refundable because they are a fee paid to a surety company for assuming financial risk, rather than a refundable security deposit. However, partial or full… read more
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How Much Does a $100,000 Surety Bond Cost?
The cost of a $100,000 surety bond usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, translating to a premium rate of 1% to 5% of the total bond amount for most applicants, though rates can reach 15% for… read more
The cost of a $100,000 surety bond usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, translating to a premium rate of 1% to 5% of the total bond amount for most applicants, though rates can reach 15% for… read more
How Much Do Freight Brokers Make?
How Much Do Freight Brokers Make in 2026?
  Freight brokers are the connective tissue of the shipping industry. By matching shippers that need cargo moved with carriers that have trucks to move it, they keep the supply chain running and… read more
  Freight brokers are the connective tissue of the shipping industry. By matching shippers that need cargo moved with carriers that have trucks to move it, they keep the supply chain running and… read more
America's Worst States for Contractor Scams: The 2026 Risk Index
  Hiring a contractor is one of the biggest financial decisions many homeowners make, but it can also come with serious risks. From unfinished jobs to fake credentials and hidden costs, contractor… read more
  Hiring a contractor is one of the biggest financial decisions many homeowners make, but it can also come with serious risks. From unfinished jobs to fake credentials and hidden costs, contractor… read more
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Oklahoma Marijuana Grower License
Oklahoma Marijuana Grower License
  In 2018, Oklahoma residents voted to authorize the state’s medical marijuana program, paving the way for legal medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and sales. Subsequently, the state created… read more
  In 2018, Oklahoma residents voted to authorize the state’s medical marijuana program, paving the way for legal medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and sales. Subsequently, the state created… read more
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$25,000 Louisiana Cosmetology School Bond Increase Becomes Effective August 1, 2016
Louisiana Cosmetology Schools bond SB 183 has designed on 5/27/2016 to require cosmetology schools that charge for tuition has increased from $5,000 to $30,000. This will become effective August 1,… read more
Louisiana Cosmetology Schools bond SB 183 has designed on 5/27/2016 to require cosmetology schools that charge for tuition has increased from $5,000 to $30,000. This will become effective August 1,… read more
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New Bill Amends North Carolina Tax Bond Amounts
A new North Carolina bill that has already been enacted and is in force affects cigarette distributors, wholesale and retail dealers, as well as oil and gas producers in the state. Senate Bill 729… read more
A new North Carolina bill that has already been enacted and is in force affects cigarette distributors, wholesale and retail dealers, as well as oil and gas producers in the state. Senate Bill 729… read more
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New Surety Bond Requirements for Fantasy Contest Operators
The popularity of daily fantasy sports (DFS) is growing daily, and so the need to handle the emerging industry’s legal issues is in the spotlight for legislators across the country. Many states have… read more
The popularity of daily fantasy sports (DFS) is growing daily, and so the need to handle the emerging industry’s legal issues is in the spotlight for legislators across the country. Many states have… read more