Delmarva Financial Group

06/04/2026

If you've watched a parent or grandparent navigate this disease, you already know.

It changes everything, and not just for them.

Families are often so focused on the day-to-day of caregiving that the legal and financial side quietly falls behind.

▪️ Who has the authority to make decisions if something changes?
▪️ Is there a long-term care plan?
▪️ Does anyone know where the documents are?

A power of attorney, a healthcare directive, a conversation about what care actually looks like.

These are so much easier to put in place when everyone is healthy and clearheaded than after a diagnosis.

If you have aging parents, this month is as good a time as any to start that conversation. We're happy to be part of it. 💙

06/04/2026

The investments you’ve made in your life so far have helped prepare you for the future. We can help, too.

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

06/03/2026

You make your own investment decisions, but how familiar are you with the products? Take our short quiz.

You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz

06/02/2026

True or false: Americans in March 2026 are applying for fewer mortgages than they were during the Great Recession.

True. And it's not even close.

96 OF THE 100 LOWEST NUMBER OF WEEKLY MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS SINCE 1999 HAVE HAPPENED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS! (according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Mortgage Application Index)

Yet, unemployment today is a fraction of what it was during the financial crisis.

People aren't staying out of the market because they can't qualify. The market is gridlocked. Here's why. 👇

1️⃣ Millions of homeowners locked in at 3 percent during the pandemic. Selling means giving that up for another mortgage that may have a higher interest rate. So they're not moving.

2️⃣ If existing owners aren't selling, inventory can become thin, prices might stay elevated, and buyers wait for something to change.

3️⃣ Most are waiting for rates to drop. But when they do, demand may pick up, competition returns, and that window closes faster than expected.

Here's the truth about market timing: it almost never works the way people picture it.

The better question isn't "When is the right time to buy?" It's "Am I financially ready to move when the right opportunity comes?" 📋

06/02/2026

The truth is a little more complicated with these personal finance idioms.

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

06/01/2026

These 6 things might make your next return a prime target for an IRS audit.

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

05/29/2026

Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

05/28/2026

There are four basic steps to calculating the value of an estate.

Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.

05/27/2026

Do you actually know what your car costs you in fuel each year? Enter your driving habits and gas prices to find out what your MPG really means for your wallet.

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

05/26/2026

The choice of business structure is not a final decision. You may amend your business structure to your changing needs.

Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”