How COVID-19 will spark change among charitable giving

Over the last few months, and especially the last few weeks of the year, we have seen a notable uptick in charitable giving efforts – both from the standpoint of individuals wanting to support causes near and dear to them, and in maximizing tax-efficient strategies before year-end. 2020, however, has been an interesting year and we expect that COVID-19 will not only[...] Continue reading

Webinar: Business of Beer

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life challenging for many business owners, especially those in the craft brew industry. Fort Pitt Capital Group teamed up with Hop Culture Magazine to host a webinar about how brewers can prepare for a secure financial future. Chris Chaney, vice president of Fort Pitt Capital Group, covered business building, and exit planning topics. Nathan[...] Continue reading

How to recognize social engineering attacks

When we think of cyberattacks, we think of highly advanced or elaborate hacking techniques on our computers and accounts. On the contrary, a common technique cyber attackers use is tricking their target into giving them the information they want. This is called social engineering, a psychological attack that tricks you into doing something you shouldn’t, like making[...] Continue reading

8 things to consider before quitting your job because the kids are at home

The coronavirus pandemic is hitting working parents hard. With many schools still closed for in-person classes, parents have to juggle work, childcare, and help their children with remote learning. A recent survey found that 40% of parents have changed their work situation because of these demands, and 15% of parents quit their jobs. If you and your spouse or partner[...] Continue reading

Webinar: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Retirement* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

Planning for retirement can be intimidating. There are so many variables that go into having a secure future that it can be a challenge to know where to start. It’s easy to be fearful about the future and not want to ask the tough questions and face the big question: Am I going to be ready for retirement?  Brad Newman's webinar below addresses these difficult[...] Continue reading