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,…
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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…
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…