Charlie’s month-end reading list

Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: The first article, “Nintendo reportedly moved switch production out of China over Trump’s tariff threats”, comes from Zerohedge. Nintendo has moved production of its popular Switch hand-held gaming console from China to Southeast Asia in an effort to avoid U.S. tariffs. “Small[...] Continue reading

Can You Really Afford a Dog?

If you’re currently a dog owner, you know how awesome it is to have a furry friend by your side, but have you thought about how much your pal can cost? It is important to think with your wallet, and not your heart, because studies show the lifetime cost of owning a dog ranges from $5,000 – $20,000. Many people underestimate how much they’ll actually pay for their[...] Continue reading

Do You Know Where Your Retirement Funds Are?

It’s increasingly common that workers move jobs throughout their career, and with pensions largely a thing of the past, the incentive to stay employed at one company has dwindled. A survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that people hold an average of 12 jobs between the ages of 18 and 50. With the stress and excitement of a job transition, it can be easy to[...] Continue reading

Charlie’s month-end reading list

Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: The first article, “Farmageddon looms: Only 30% of U.S. corn fields have been planted, 5 year average is 66%”, is from ZeroHedge. Many farmers in America’s heartland have not been able to get their crops in the ground yet this year because of unprecedented flooding. This could be[...] Continue reading

Having a Higher Salary Doesn’t Make You Ready for Retirement

You may think of high earners as people who can afford nice homes, expensive clothes and shiny cars. You may think they don’t have to worry about money, but that’s not the case. A recent study reveals that many high earners may be worrying about money come retirement. According to the study by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, about 30 percent of[...] Continue reading