Tradespeople often spend years perfecting their craft and rising through the ranks, but many trades allow for quick access to the profession.Forbes Advisor analyzed the different trade specialties and spoke to industry experts to find some of the best and most promising trade careers that offer
Doug Whiteman is a former Editor at Forbes Advisor. With over 20 years of experience in personal finance, he has covered a range of topics including CD rates, savings accounts, credit cards, and financial trends, drawing on his extensive background as a consumer reporter for the Associated Press and as editor-in-chief of MoneyWise. Doug has been featured in leading media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, and USA Today.




