Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a successful business starts with a strong plan.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a business plan is a critical first step for any ...

When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

The French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once wrote, "A goal without a plan is just a wish." He wasn't referring to investing goals when he penned this, but he could have been. Having financial ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Composite by ...

Daniella Flores (they/them) is a former software engineer and founder of the two-time award-winning money, career and side hustle resource platform "I Like to Dabble" for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent ...

The U.S. Department of Education announced it was reopening two student loan repayment plans, leaving borrowers with more choices for how to tackle their debt. Here's what borrowers should know about ...

With the S&P 500 whipsawing in 2025, recent market volatility comes at a particularly bad time for college savers. For some parents, their 529 account balances took a hit just as tuition payments are ...

A business plan includes details about your company’s goals and methods for achieving them Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor ...