Andrew Ancheta is a finance editor who has reported extensively on cryptocurrency, NFTs, economics, and history. He previously worked as an editor for China Daily. David Kindness is a Certified Public ...

California raised its contractor license bond from $15,000 to $25,000 under SB 607. Here’s what that means for anyone hiring or vetting a licensed contractor. If you’re evaluating contractors for a ...

Retainage is commonly used in construction to withhold funds until project completion. Unfortunately for some contractors, this means their payment for the project may get delayed for years until the ...

Bond renewals beginning March 1, 2026 require contractors to maintain an active surety bond to stay compliant with New Jersey licensing requirements. TN, UNITED ...