Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first piece, “How the media should respond to Trump’s lies,” is from Vox. This article explores a theory about the media’s dilemma in the age of Trump. They literally cannot ignore Trump, and this fact remains…
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New tax law, new charitable giving strategy
Over the next few weeks and until year-end, we typically see an uptick in charitable giving by individuals, couples and families interested in giving to charity, and to take advantage of tax strategies. This year is a bit different. Under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the standard deduction…
Do millennials need a prenup?
Before tying the knot, it’s important to talk about money and goals with your significant other -- it’s something we’ve discussed before on Ramparts. Getting each person on the same page is essential for a harmonious financial future together. Increasingly, part of that discussion for millennials includes prenuptial agreements (prenup).…
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…
Tip of the Month: Year-end planning
Financial planning and check-ups on your goals can and should be done throughout the year. However, as you approach year-end, now is the time to get your financial house in order. Before you head into the New Year and create new financial goals and resolutions, we’d like to provide some…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first piece, “Inside Facebook’s Election ‘War Room’” in The New York Times, discusses Facebook’s attempt to protect elections from hackers and “fake news”. A newly-built dashboard is set to spot and track unusual activity on the…
Best money lessons learned at a young age
With back-to-school season in mind, we polled our advisors to find out what money lessons they learned early on that stuck with them throughout their life. Below, five of our team members reminisce on what “lessons” started them on their path to financial success. Michael Blehar, managing director, financial consultant…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first piece, “Turkey’s Crisis exposes the Perils of Strongman Rule” in The New York Times, discusses why an inflationary crisis is especially dangerous in a populist regime run by a “strongman”. According to a 2008 study,…
New to motherhood? Financial tactics for different scenarios
I recently came across an interesting article in MarketWatch that highlighted the financial and lifestyle stressors that many new mothers experience. The “mommy effect,” as the author calls it, is something many young women may experience - being new to motherhood, trying to juggle a career, an expanding family, and…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Here are some of the latest topics of interest at Fort Pitt Capital: The first article, “Whirlpool Wanted Washer Tariffs. It Wasn’t Ready for a Trade Showdown” in the Wall Street Journal, discusses the implications of the tariffs on the washing machine industry. Washer and dryer prices have climbed 20…