Charlie’s month-end reading list

Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first article, “Landlord’s view of the brick and mortar meltdown,” published on Wolf Street by reporter John McNellis discusses the decline of traditional retail from a landlord’s perspective. McNellis indicates that clicks have not yet completely replaced bricks, but retailers need to[...] Continue reading

Suddenly single: Surviving spouse financial checklist

The passing of a spouse is one of the most challenging obstacles that an individual will face in his/her lifetime. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but the surviving spouse is pressed with immediate estate and financial planning tasks that need to be taken care of in a timely manner. Below, we’ve put together a financial checklist for individuals after the death of a[...] Continue reading

Charlie’s month-end reading list

Start the fall season right with the latest from the Fort Pitt reading list: The first piece, “Amazon slashes Whole Foods prices as much as 43 percent, channel checks reveal,” is a Zero Hedge article that examines Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods. Amazon has slashed prices on many Whole Foods items by as much as 43 percent – their opening gambit in[...] Continue reading

The most overlooked part of your estate plan

When it comes to estate planning, many individuals strongly prioritize the importance of having a Last Will and Testament. They meet with an attorney, plan out and execute their Will, and then proceed to file the document away for a later time. However, by focusing only on the importance of their Will and neglecting other essential estate planning documents, namely their[...] Continue reading

Traveling abroad? What to know about foreign transaction fees

Taking a vacation abroad requires an enormous amount of planning, organization, and patience in today’s international travel environment. We work hard to plan the perfect getaway, and most of the time we have our I’s dotted and T’s crossed as we step over the threshold of a Boeing 737 taking us to our destination. However, there is one small (but important) detail[...] Continue reading