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…
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Update Your Will, Jon Snow: Finance Lessons From Westeros
For our Ramparts readers who watch “Game of Thrones,” you know that this Sunday’s series finale will likely keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans have followed along diligently for eight seasons, keeping tabs on intricate story lines, nervously wondering if their favorite character will survive another episode,…
Financial security tips for stay-at-home moms
According to a Pew study, of the 11 million parents in the U.S., about 27 percent are stay-at-home moms. What’s notable is that another recent study found that for the level of caregiving and responsibilities that stay-at-home moms have, it would equate to an earned salary of about $162,000. Ahead…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: “Beware the bold claims of tax-loss harvesting” is from The Wall Street Journal. The article discusses the decades old technique of tax-loss harvesting. Many investors boast about this method, but critics say some advisory firms are…
Tip of the Month: Social Security missteps to avoid
April is National Social Security Month and it aims to educate Americans about Social Security benefits, programs and services. Since Social Security typically accounts for a large portion of an investors retirement income, here are some common missteps investors may want to avoid when it comes to collecting this benefit:…
Getting married later in life? Financial protection is just as important as romance
Before any marriage, it’s important to talk to your soon-to-be spouse about finances. But this discussion becomes even more important if you are getting married later in life. Whether it’s a first marriage in your 40s or you’re getting remarried after a divorce, you’ve typically built up your assets once…
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by brushing up on retirement readiness
It’s no secret that retirement represents the greatest expense you are ever likely to bear. Underwriting 20 to 30 years’ worth of living expenses will generally cost more than any number of cars, houses or vacations you might buy. In light of April’s Financial Literacy Month, we thought it was…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital Group: “Here’s what was on the record about problems with the 737 Max,” comes from The Atlantic. The piece looks into reported problems with the 737 Max. In a public database, controlled by NASA, there were hundreds…
Tip of the month: Spring cleaning your finances
Now that Spring is officially here, it’s time to cut through the clutter and organize your financial life. Here are some tips to help you deep clean your finances: Cut out bad spending habits Keep a journal or go through your financial statements to identify your biggest financial culprits. Whether…
Building a positive relationship with your finances
One of the most important goals financial advisors have is ensuring their clients have a positive relationship with their finances. Sometimes, it can be difficult to change a negative mindset about money, and in turn, impact money decisions that affect budgeting, paying down debt or saving for retirement. To help…