Wealth Management

How to Calculate Your Net Worth

Calculating net worth is essential for businesses and individuals. It's how you determine your monetary value, considering your assets and liabilities. Fort Pitt Capital Group helps families and business owners manage their finances to grow their net worth. In this article, we'll cover net worth, how to calculate it, and why knowing your net worth is important. You can[...] Continue reading

What to Do When You’ve Inherited Wealth

Inheriting often causes a mixture of emotions because you've lost a loved one and received a parting gift. Beyond feelings, there are several intricacies surrounding inheritance, including paying taxes in certain situations, deciding what to do with what you inherited and honoring the memory of a loved one. Making these decisions can be particularly challenging during[...] Continue reading

Test Your Financial IQ: Your Guide to Financial Literacy

A recent global financial literacy study by Standard and Poor's reveals that only 57 percent of US adults are financially literate. Since April is Financial Literacy Month, we put together a word list to help you become more familiar with common financial terms and test your financial IQ. Having a better understanding of the jargon from the financial world is a step[...] Continue reading

How to Set Your Child Up for Financial Success

If you search the internet for financial education articles about “money lessons,” there’s list after list of lessons you need to learn by a certain age or rundowns from individuals about what they wish they had learned about money when they were younger. These financial information catalogs cover everything from saving and investing to compounding interest.[...] Continue reading

Tip of the Month: Marriage & Money

We're in the middle of wedding season, and during this time, there's a lot of advice that couples receive ahead of their big day. While there's so much to be excited about when planning a life together, remember that it's important that you spend time considering the little details that will make your marriage a success. While financial issues can complicate any[...] Continue reading