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

Bittrex review 2023

Bittrex offers a solid option for traders focused exclusively on cryptocurrencies.

4 min read May 09, 2023
How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets

About 1 in 10 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $3 billion is returned annually.

4 min read May 05, 2023
How small businesses can prepare for a recession

Here are seven ways small businesses can prepare their finances for a recession

5 min read Apr 25, 2023
You lost your job: How should you invest?

Here’s how a few experts say you should invest when you’ve lost your job.

5 min read Apr 21, 2023
6 frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits

While the program is widely used, it can be difficult to navigate.

2 min read Apr 18, 2023
6 tips for first-time investors

The best thing to do is simply get started.

3 min read Apr 18, 2023
Survey: Experts see 10-year Treasury yield below 4% over the next year

Bankrate survey of market experts predicts 10-year Treasury yield to reach 3.7% over the next year.

3 min read Apr 04, 2023
Survey: Here are the pros’ top investing ideas and how to handle the Fed’s actions

How should investors position their portfolios until the end of 2023?

5 min read Apr 04, 2023