Surety bonds provide unique and significant value to society. (Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Adobe Stock)
What exactly are surety bonds?
The Surety and Fidelity Association of America notes: "A surety bond is a written agreement, often required by law, to guarantee performance or payment of another company's obligation under a separate contract or compliance with a law or regulation."
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