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

Critical Questions for Plan Participants

A few years ago, we did a Q&A series on critical questions for plan sponsors. We’d now like to revisit this territory and address critical questions for plan participants. Investing and saving for retirement can be daunting; but investing in your employer sponsored plan is a great place to start. Here are a few questions you may want to ask at the outset — these[...] Continue reading