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: Taking the benefit too early. Some people[...] Continue reading

Getting Married Later in Life? Financial Protection Is Just as Important as Romance

Before any marriage, it’s important to talk to your soon-to-be spouse about finances. But this discussion becomes even more important if you are getting married later in life. Whether it’s a first marriage in your 40s or you’re getting remarried after a divorce, you’ve typically built up your assets once you’ve been working for a couple of decades. You have a[...] Continue reading

2019 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year award recipient announced

Fort Pitt had the honor of sponsoring the 2019 Pittsburgh Vetrepreneur of the Year award for the second year in a row. This prestigious award recognizes a regional veteran business owner who exhibits characteristics that enable their business to flourish and emit growth and success. This year’s winner is Michael Cherock, president and founder of AE Works. He will be[...] Continue reading

Your Password May Make You a Victim of Hacking

Passwords are key to protecting online accounts. But can you really remember dozens of different passwords, each dotted with their own numbers and symbols? Probably not, and you no longer need to. The new SANS Institute newsletter explains three ways to simplify your passwords while still protecting your information. Read the full newsletter here. Passphrases are a[...] Continue reading

Inside the Fort: A look back and look forward

The phrase, “You have to look back to move forward,” is a powerful one for businesses. While we are well into 2019 - and have many objectives and goals for the rest of the year - there were some standout moments in 2018 that were meaningful to the future growth of Fort Pitt. Below, we highlight recent achievements and developments at our firm: From a growth[...] Continue reading