by SDP Team | Aug 23, 2023 | Money in A Growing Family
“If the current annual inflation rate is 3 percent, why do my bills seem like they’re 10 percent higher than last year?”1 Many of us ask ourselves that question, and it illustrates the importance of understanding how inflation is reported and how it...
by SDP Team | Aug 23, 2023 | Financial Principles To Live By
Have you ever taken a close look at paper money? Each U.S. bill has the words “Federal Reserve Note” imprinted across the top. But many individuals may not know why the bill is issued by the Federal Reserve and what role the Federal Reserve plays in the...
by SDP Team | Aug 23, 2023 | Financial Principles To Live By
With international stock markets comprising about 41.6 percent of the world’s capitalization as of 2022, a broad range of investment opportunities exist outside the borders of the U.S.1 For investors who are looking to diversify their mutual fund portfolio with...
by SDP Team | Aug 23, 2023 | Money in A Blended Family
Preparing for college while still in high school can be difficult for even the most academically-minded student. These days, you need to excel in the classroom, make sure you’re involved in extracurricular activities, and enroll in challenging classes to impress...
by SDP Team | Aug 23, 2023 | Money in A Growing Family
In 2022, there were 17,597 dog bite claims nationwide, totaling aggregate damages of over $1 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute.1 For most homeowners (and renters), a standard policy generally covers any legal liability that may result from...