October is an exciting month for many people because fall is in full swing and many are preparing for Halloween. However, October may frighten investors and those in the financial services industry because historically, some of the biggest market crashes have occurred during this month, and it’s also when cost…
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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:…
The Equifax data breach: Next steps
We have been closely following the Equifax security breach, which has affected more than 143 million American consumers, and wanted to give you a quick primer on the information that we know. Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, has been subjected to a security breach that lasted…
How retirement has evolved
All statistical information is for informational purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. Fort Pitt believes this data to be accurate but cannot guarantee its accuracy.
Pittsburgh Social Security Educational Seminar
Social Security rules and regulations can be complicated and there are many strategies pre-retirees and retirees must consider when deciding how to best utilize the benefit. In November we held a seminar to offer a detailed overview of how Social Security works and due to overwhelming interest and success, we…
Charlie’s month-end reading list
Happy New Year to all Ramparts readers! Check out the stories that caught our eye at Fort Pitt this month: “My Sorry Social Security Return,” by Jeremy J. Siegel, published in The Wall Street Journal, examines the miserable returns that high earners get from the U.S. Social Security system. The Federal…
Social Security Seminar Recap
Social Security serves as a financial safety net for many Americans preparing for retirement. It’s imperative to understand the basics of Social Security and its benefits, so we recently hosted an interactive seminar that details how it works. We’ve highlighted a few key takeaways in case you missed it! History…
Seminar series: Social Security update
Social Security remains an essential factor for helping Americans retire securely, while protecting themselves and their families. That’s why Fort Pitt Capital Group is excited to announce that we will be holding an interactive seminar about the functions and benefits of Social Security on November 18, 2015 at the GreenTree…
Retirement preparation checklist
This year, October 18-24 marks National Save for Retirement Week, a national effort to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. The week presents an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their personal retirement goals and to make the appropriate adjustments needed to touch-up their growing nest…
Identity theft and online security seminar recap
Identity theft has been a large concern for consumers, so we addressed the issue by hosting our very own cybersecurity event to enhance education about security measures. The event was a great turnout, but in case you didn’t make it, we’ve gathered presentation highlights to help you understand the process…