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…
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Is your money prepared for what the market does next?
No one has a crystal ball that can predict what the market will do in the future, and that’s exactly why there’s so much confusion right now. The markets are up one minute and down the next with talk of trade wars, slowing economic growth and changes in monetary policy.…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: The first article comes from Bloomberg. “Ancient Greece’s Red Flags for Modern China,” explains how the current conflict between the U.S. and China is similar to when Athens challenged Sparta. When an established power is threatened…
Financial priorities for early 20-somethings
Being a young adult in your early 20s is an exciting chapter likely filled with elements of change and added responsibility. Going from college to the working world, and having a steady paycheck, means financial planning should come to the forefront. For 20-somethings to set themselves up for future success,…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: “Escaping Poverty - Not Inequality - Is What Matters,” comes from Mises Institute. The history of economic progress shows that luxuries become necessities over time. Cell phones are a great example of this. The second article,…
Make your holiday spending less scary and start saving now
With the holidays still six months away, you’re probably not ready to begin thinking about holiday shopping. But if you stop and do just that, you’ll realize the advantages of planning your budget ahead of time. The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time for reasons we’re all familiar…
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…
First-time homeowners: How to prepare for your first big repair bill
Many first-time homeowners spend years strategically squirreling their funds away so they can save for a down payment. While it’s one of the largest purchases they’ll make in their lifetime, their home savings strategy cannot necessarily end when they walk through their new front door. Home repairs are often an…
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…
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…