Well, it’s election season, our favorite quadrennial event here at Delphi Advisers. Just in case the written word did not convey the sentiment properly, that was sarcasm. None the less, it is time to analyze the 2024 election impact on markets. The 2024 presidential election is upon us along with a slew of misinformation and […]

In case you didn’t know, a government shutdown is imminent and life as we know it will change forever………again. Or, at least, that’s what the media and our government officials want us to believe. Well, that may be too harsh. How about this? They don’t care what we believe. They’re all making moves that are […]

Over the last couple of days, we have seen a media storm about recent bank failures and how these failures may (or may not) signal upcoming bank runs and a crisis in the overall financial system. Is there any truth to this media blitz or is it just more run-of-the-mill fear mongering to boost ratings? […]

When you created your investment strategy, your asset allocation reflected your goals, time horizon and tolerance for volatility. Over time, however, any of these three factors, or others, may have changed, and your portfolio may need adjustments to reflect your new investing priorities. You may also need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of your risk mitigation […]

Two different belief systems serve as the basis for investment decisions: the modern portfolio theory (MPT) and behavioral finance (BF). A basic summary of the two schools of thought: the MPT focuses on the optimal state of the market, while BF is more focused on the actual state of the market. While an understanding of […]

When it comes to compensation, many companies are now providing equity and stock-based benefits to their employees. Each type of benefit has its own set of rules, and it’s essential to understand the nuances of each type. One form of equity-based compensation is restricted stock units (RSUs). Here’s what you need to know about this […]

In one way or another, we all have a complex relationship with our own money. Because of that, it’s hard to be rational all the time in how we use it. But where do our behavioral biases come from, and what can we do to counteract them? We explore these questions below. Emotions Lead to […]

Following a year of economic instability, it appears that many of us are turning our attention to something that’s been around for decades, but has recently piqued national interest – inflation. In fact, a recent study found that people are Googling the word “inflation” at a rapid rate, with a peak not seen since 2008.1 […]

If you are a Pilot for United Airlines you have a great 401(k) plan called the Pilot Retirement Account Plan (PRAP), but there are a lot of factors that need to be analyzed before making investment decisions. In this article we are going to take you through the investment options and the extrinsic factors that […]

2020 was a year most of us would prefer to forget. When the year started, nobody expected natural disasters of historic proportion, the COVID-19 pandemic, global lock-downs, travel bans, school closures, or the resulting economic hardships that followed. But with the first year of the new decade officially behind us, how can we better prepare […]

On Jan. 13, President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time by the House of Representatives – a first for our nation. President Trump was impeached for his part in inciting violence against the United States government.1 This move came days before President Trump was set to leave office, but it still begs the […]

We are living in one of the most divisive times I can ever remember when it comes to politics. It seems no matter what happens people are going to be angry and frustrated and there is really nothing that can be done about it. These are just the times we live in, fear and fervor […]

As companies continue to navigate the uncertainties that have come with the coronavirus pandemic and employees figure out their day-to-day routine, financial stress triggers are bound to occur. While feelings of stress and anxiety are certainly heightened amidst the current pandemic, feeling stressed about your finances isn’t anything new.  In fact, an American Psychological Association […]

As of June 26, 2020, 9,473,214 cases of COVID-19 were reported, with the death toll reaching 484,249.1 With the number of infected patients rising every day, it’s nearly impossible to avoid feeling stressed or anxious about the world’s most recent pandemic. Aside from the concerns for our health, the financial toll of the Coronavirus pandemic […]

Taxes may be the last thing on your mind considering the turmoil and civil unrest resulting from recent events. Unfortunately, Uncle Sam is going to want his cut at some point. Here is what you need to know.

Covid-19 and its’ implications have caused an extreme amount of volatility in the markets and it has been very taxing on humanity and investors alike. When we go through a sharp downturn like this one, it is incredibly difficult to try and figure out what to do. In this video our President and Chief Investment […]

Markets continue to be extremely volatile due to fears of COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, but is it really warranted? For many people, this virus has been very difficult and affected them in very adverse ways including loss of wages, illness, and even the death of loved ones, our thoughts and well wished go […]

We all inherently know that the way to become wealthy is to save our money and invest, but it is more easily said than done. As we get older and make more money, we have a tendency to spend that extra cash on “stuff” that we probably don’t need but provides us societal status, or […]

Buying a house is something that most Americans strive to do in their lifetime, and it can definitely be a rewarding endeavor. However, believe it or not, a single-family home has not historically been a great investment. We all need a place to live, and in many cases, buying can be better than renting since […]