We are in the midst of a very unique and unprecedented time as countries all over the world deal with COVID-19. For that reason, the topic is consuming this month’s list of finance articles, but this pandemic is impacting so many different facets of life that this list is still…
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Doing some spring cleaning? Don’t forget about cleaning up your finances
Spring is just a few days away and that means people will be deep cleaning their homes, donating clothes, and clearing out their clutter. But this can also be a great time to make changes to your finances. We dug into the Fort Pitt Capital Group blog vault to bring…
Charlie’s Finance Articles February 2020
Here are Fort Pitt Capital Group’s finance articles for February 2020: Our first article comes from The Wall Street Journal. “Why Invest? A 22-year-old’s tough questions about capitalism,” looks at why having a gloomy view of the future may not be warranted. In the coming decades, billions more people may…
Charlie’s Finance Articles January 2020
Here are Fort Pitt Capital Group’s finance articles for January 2020: “The $150 million machine with $200 billion at stake for China” is our first piece and it comes from Bloomberg. The Netherlands is blocking the export to China of high-tech manufacturing equipment made by a Dutch company. This comes…
Charlie’s Finance Articles December 2019
Here are Fort Pitt Capital Group’s finance articles for December 2019: Our first article, “For Financial Advisor Ads, a New Frontier,” comes from Barron’s. The SEC is overhauling its advertising rules for the first time in more than half a century. Client testimonials and investment performance would now be allowed…
Where’s the best place to start your career? Western, PA makes the list
When you first begin your career you’re probably thinking about the salary and the job itself, but location matters too. Looking for the best place to start a career means considering factors like how far that salary will go and how many advancement opportunities exist. Now, “Financial Advisor” is highlighting…
Charlie’s Finance Articles November 2019
Here are Fort Pitt Capital Group’s finance articles for November 2019: “Meals on Broken Wheels: Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash & Postmates,” is our first article and comes from Zerohedge. Meal delivery services are great for the consumer because they are so affordable but they have yet to turn a profit.…
Ways you can make charitable giving fit into your financial plan
December 3, 2019 is an international day of charitable giving known as GivingTuesday. It is predicted to surpass half a billion dollars raised in the U.S. alone. The benefit of financial gifting is two-fold: Fulfilling philanthropic desires Taking advantage of IRS tax deductions Before making charitable donations, consider how charitable…
When is the right time to start working with a financial advisor?
Why do people turn to a personal trainer? It’s because they have a goal to achieve whether it’s to lose weight, to add muscle or tone their body, or just to lead a healthier lifestyle. They seek the help of a professional to keep them guided, on track, and accountable…
Charlie’s Finance Articles October 2019
Here are Fort Pitt Capital Group’s finance articles for October 2019: Our first article, “Greta Thunberg to Poor Countries: Drop Dead,” comes from Mises Institute. Celebrity climate activist Greta Thunberg wants countries to drastically cut their carbon emissions. But this may hurt poorer countries because carbon emissions growth and economic…