9 February, 2017
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 reading3 February, 2017
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 reading16 November, 2016
Daylight Savings Ends: Improve Year-End Finances With an Extra Hour
This Sunday, November 6, we’ll turn our clocks back one hour as we end Daylight Savings Time and return to Standard Time. With 2017 in sight, use this extra hour productively to assess your finances before year-end. Over the course of one hour, you can dedicate 15 to 20 minutes to organize a few financial items. Tax Loss Harvesting Look at the investments you’ve[...] Continue reading2 November, 2016
Money Decisions That Will Haunt Your Future
This time of year there are many things to be afraid of, but don’t let regret be one of those fears. When it comes to investing and financial planning there are many decisions to be made, and some of these decisions could wind up haunting you in the future. However, if you’re a millennial and part of the younger generation, you still have time to get ahead of these[...] Continue reading31 October, 2016