Mercedes Barba

Former senior editor, investing

EXPERTISE

Investing
Stock analysis
Retirement

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, California State University, Los Angeles
Master's degree in News and Documentary, New York University

The key to successful investing is to take action and not let fear or over-analyzing prevent you from taking advantage of the benefits of compound interest over time.
— Mercedes Barba

About the author

Mercedes Barba was a senior editor at Bankrate. Prior to this, she served as a senior editor at NextAdvisor and led the video team at Money.com, where she executive produced a short documentary that received an Emmy nomination. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son Luke and two pet dogs.

The key to successful investing is to take action and not let fear or over-analyzing prevent you from taking advantage of the benefits of compound interest over time.
— Mercedes Barba

Mercedes's latest articles

5 best investments that hedge against inflation, and others to avoid

Here are five of the best inflation hedges to help protect your portfolio against inflation.

5 min read May 16, 2024
Post-pandemic problems: These stocks are still down more than 50 percent from their Covid highs

Covid collapse: These stocks still haven’t regained their pandemic highs.

2 min read May 15, 2024
Russell index rebalancing is approaching: What investors should know

It’s historically one of the busiest trading days of the year.

4 min read May 15, 2024
How to set up an LLC for investments like Series I bonds

Here’s how an LLC can help when it comes to investing and even obtaining lower-cost healthcare.

5 min read May 13, 2024
What is a short squeeze?

Metaphorically, a short squeeze is investors rushing out of a crowded theater after someone yells “fire.”

6 min read May 13, 2024
Meme stocks: What they are and why they’re making a comeback in 2024

What investors should know about the latest surge in meme stocks.

2 min read May 13, 2024
Sell in May and go away? 3 reasons why that’s a risky strategy

The “sell in May” play isn’t a great strategy for the average investor.

4 min read May 13, 2024
What is a tax-equivalent yield on municipal bonds?

Here’s how the tax-equivalent yield of a municipal bond works and how to figure it.

4 min read May 10, 2024