Tips for Safely & Securely Shopping Online

Hello Cyber Monday! It’s one of the biggest online shopping days of the year and the following weeks are sure to see a lot of online shopping traffic as people hunt for holiday gifts for loved ones. But cybercriminals will be hunting for something as well, your personal information. You can bet as you ramp up your online shopping activity they are ramping up their[...] Continue reading

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 gifting aligns with[...] Continue reading

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 while they aim to reach these health objectives. The same concept should apply to people working with[...] Continue reading

2020 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year Award

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year Award! For the third year in a row, Fort Pitt Capital Group is proud to be a lead sponsor for this distinguished award. Given annually to one of Greater Pittsburgh’s veteran business owners, recipients of the award demonstrate the finest attributes crucial in leading a flourishing business –[...] Continue reading

Why You Should Keep a Close Eye on the Repo Market

One of the most overlooked powers of the financial market is so important that it actually acts as the plumbing that makes everything go. I’m talking about the repo market, which is shorthand for repurchase agreements. Although there are a lot of moving parts within the repo market, it’s a critical system that helps the financial market and economy function[...] Continue reading