Charlie’s month-end reading list

Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first piece, “We Wanted Safer Banks. We Got More Inequality” in Bloomberg, discusses how stricter regulations and the Fed have hurt the middle class. The article highlights scholar Karen Petrou and her theory that after the financial crisis, the regulations put in place have steepened income[...] Continue reading

Market volatility is not as spooky as it sounds

Even though Halloween is right around the corner, investors shouldn’t let the market spook them. When the market is on a slight downturn, it’s common for some investors to become nervous or scared. However, these ebbs and flows are the nature of the market and it’s crucial for investors to not let the bumps along the way distract them from their savings goals.[...] Continue reading

Unscrambling Financial Jargon: The True Meaning Behind Financial Advisors’ Vocabulary

Unscrambling Financial Jargon: The True Meaning Behind Financial Advisors’ Vocabulary Jargon is typically thought of to increase the efficiency and clarity of communication.  Actors reference “exit stage left,” which is the performer’s left as they look towards the audience.  This specific phrase prevents uncertainty.  The performer doesn’t wonder if the[...] Continue reading

Inside the Fort: We’re proud to support local artist at Carnegie International exhibit

Recently, Fort Pitt had the honor of supporting our local art scene through The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. Native artist Mel Bochner’s work for the Carnegie International exhibit made its debut October 13th. This homecoming gives Bochner the chance to showcase some of his newest creations, and the Fort Pitt team was lucky enough to be part of the unveiling of the[...] Continue reading

It’s National Retirement Security Week: Are you on track?

When planning for retirement, most people just want to know: Am I going to be OK? Feeling financially secure in retirement is of the utmost importance for those nearing their golden years. This week is National Retirement Security Week, which allows us to focus on retirement preparedness, how pre-retirees can get started and actionable tips for investors. Achieving[...] Continue reading