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December 2013
December 2013
Hedging Against Fixed Price Contract Defaults
Hedging Against Fixed Price Contract Defaults

U. S. markets, in particular the stock markets and petroleum markets, have, with considerable help from the Federal Reserve, made a stunning recovery from the 2008 price plunge. Does this mean that we are in a position where we could experience another he

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Defined Contribution Adds Flexibility for Employers, Employees
Defined Contribution Adds Flexibility for Employers, Employees

The concept of Defined Contribution (“DC”) has been utilized for years in cafeteria and 401(k)/retirement offerings. Defined Contribution or DC is a dynamic change to the manner in which employee benefits, specifically health insurance, will be offere

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How to Determine Company Requirements Under ACA
How to Determine Company Requirements Under ACA

How does the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) apply to seasonal employees that you retain from year to year?

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People Power
People Power

In December 2013 Oil & Energy discusses how to nurture your workforce to improve profitability

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Marketers Come to Terms With Obamacare Requirements
Marketers Come to Terms With Obamacare Requirements

Regional heating and energy associations provide assistance for members to meet Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.

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Regulators Rule on Conn. Natural Gas Expansion
Regulators Rule on Conn. Natural Gas Expansion

Energy marketers in Connecticut face a long, tough battle with the natural gas utilities after state regulators gave their preliminary approval to a plan to grow the state’s natural gas customer base. Chris Herb, President of the Connecticut Energy M

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