Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

Lauren (Hansen) Holznienkemper is a lead editor for the small business vertical at Forbes Advisor, specializing in HR, payroll and recruiting solutions for small businesses. Using research and writing ...

REITs offer a low-cost, truly passive income option, distributing 90% of income as dividends. REIT ETFs and mutual funds provide broad exposure, reducing risk from individual REITs. Diversifying in ...

The higher your credit score, the better your chances of approval on financial products with a lower interest rate. Even if you have a fair or bad credit score, though, you have options. Some lenders ...