Wealth Management

3 Money Mistakes College Grads Make

It’s college graduation season, which means that many young millennials will embark on their journey to full-fledged adulthood. Post-grad life involves many ‘firsts,’ including your first salaried job, first time living on your own, and the first time you face financial responsibility. Upon graduating college, the real fiscal education begins. To make it seem a bit[...] Continue reading

Passive Investing Primer

Over the last several years, a debate between “passive” and “active” management has been raging in the investment industry. So far, the passive approach is winning – with the majority of net investment dollars recently flowing into index-oriented mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Passive investing has become so popular that we thought it would be[...] Continue reading

Tip of the Month: This Valentine’s Day Skip Flowers & Chocolate And Put Money to Better Use

According to a recent study from the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a whopping $18.2 billion on Valentine’s Day this year! That averages to roughly $136 per consumer. At Fort Pitt we fully believe in taking care of one another. However, much like spending a tax refund, we think there are some beneficial ways to put that money to use. So,[...] Continue reading

Women’s Financial Wellness Check-In

It’s common for women to grow accustomed to putting the needs of others before their own. However, taking the backseat when it comes to your overall health – from both a physical and financial standpoint – can result in detrimental effects. In fact, with women often being the primary caregivers in the family and increasingly becoming the sole or primary earner for[...] Continue reading

Q&A: Giving back in the Pittsburgh Region

According to a recent report, charitable giving was on the rise in 2015, with a record-setting $373 billion in donations. Rebounding from recession figures in 2008, charitable giving has continued to trend upward over the years, indicating that donors deeply value their philanthropic commitments to causes of personal importance. As we approach the holidays and the end of[...] Continue reading