Katherine Haan is a freelance contributor to Fortune Recommends and a former financial advisor turned small business coach. An international bestselling author, Katherine holds an MBA and is a former staff writer for Fit Small Business. She has served as the president of the Waverly JAYCEES, and as chairperson of the board for two years. She is a regular contributor to Forbes and maintains a popular lifestyle and travel blog. Katherine has written eight novels and frequently shares her expertise in various publications.