Before becoming a retirement specialist, I was a full-time Actor's Equity Union performer for Walt Disney Entertainment. That photo up top is me - as Captain Jack Sparrow circa 2008 in Adventureland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom performing "Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial". I was a full-time Disney performer under an Actor's Equity contract from 2007-2010. It was a very fun time in my life, but like the old saying goes, "All good things must come to an end," and they did very abruptly in 2010.

With a baby on the way, there are endless details to keep in mind. To help you prepare for this exciting time in your life, we’ve identified a few important steps to take when planning for a baby before you welcome your new child into the world.

It's a fact that 16.1% of employers cut their matching 401(k) contributions because of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know in order to stay on track in your retirement planning if this happened to you.

While it’s not as much fun as cake tasting, financial planning for newlyweds should be a high priority, too.

Childcare can be a huge expense, no question. If you need help as you return to work, here are some options when it comes to summertime childcare and what it means financially.

So here you are. You’re a millennial planning to start your own business. What are the essential strategies you'll need on your way toward building your business empire? Today's we'll look at 4 big ones.

Dealing with money and investments during hostile and volatile markets is very stressful. Consider these financial stress-management tips so investment stress doesn't get the best of you.

How can you best plan for the 2020 tax year? With the many recent changes in play, these are some key data points for your financial planning.

Here are 5 financial planning tips to guide you through COVID-19. We can control our personal finances by adjusting our spending or simply being more thoughtful about our spending decisions.

The CARES Act has put an optional hold on RMD's. Discuss with your financial advisor before taking a Required Minimum Distribution in 2020.

Should you consider taking Social Security early to cover financial hardships caused by COVID-19? Make these crucial retirement planning considerations first.