How to Become a Millionaire – Understanding Compounding Interest

Compounding interest is like a snowball rolling downhill. It starts small, but the more it rolls, the bigger and faster it gets. That's the magic you can leverage to become a millionaire. Here's how: Start Early: The key to supercharging your compounding is time. The earlier you start saving and investing, the more time your money has to grow exponentially. You can see[...] Continue reading

What Happens to Your Money When You Die

    Fort Pitt’s Financial Advisors, Daryl Patten and Cory Phillips, CFP®, CRPC™ host Ken Ventresca to discuss the realities of what happens to your money when you die. The presentation covers: What happens to investment accounts when someone dies without a will? What happens to their debt? To whom should you make the first call to[...] Continue reading

Tax-Conscious Investing and Planning

    Fort Pitt Capital Group’s Financial Advisor Brad Newman, CFP® covers tax-conscious investing and planning topics like: The importance of collaborating with your CPA Qualified vs Non-Qualified Savings Corporate vs Municipal Bonds Roth Conversions Tax Loss Harvesting How to avoid huge unrealized gains Capital gains vs[...] Continue reading

Stock Market and Presidential Elections

The stock market allows investors to invest in high-quality companies each day. This is an effective way to grow your wealth over time, but several factors can affect how the stock market performs. It’s essential to be aware of how elections impact the stock market over the short term and what strategies you can implement for your investments to counteract stock market[...] Continue reading

Are Insurance Proceeds Taxable?

In the aftermath of loss or disaster, taxes are the last thing you want to consider. However, being tax-compliant is necessary. Understanding the tax implications of your insurance proceeds is vital to help you navigate financial matters successfully after unforeseen events. These implications can vary depending on the nature of your claim, insurance type, and local tax[...] Continue reading