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

Survey: Pros foresee stocks rallying 8% over the coming year

It’s the tenth straight time the survey has predicted gains in the index.

6 min read Apr 04, 2023
What is a blind trust?

This type of trust can be used to help avoid conflicts of interest.

3 min read Mar 24, 2023
What is an exchange fee?

Check your mutual fund’s prospectus for this fee.

1 min read Mar 23, 2023
Secure your savings and boost your returns: 5 ways to a better bank account

It’s the perfect time to double-check your accounts for safety and then look for higher yields.

5 min read Mar 23, 2023
What is market capitulation?

Market capitulation is when investors sell due to fear. Identifying it is tough, but there are signs.

2 min read Mar 20, 2023
Bitcoin is surging during a financial crisis – what’s going on?

Crypto surges after Silicon Valley Bank collapse despite risks. While Bitcoin is up, one stablecoin falls.

4 min read Mar 15, 2023
These are the bank stocks and ETFs taking the biggest hit following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

These are the hardest hit stocks and ETFs following the recent failures of SVB Financial and Signature Bank.

3 min read Mar 13, 2023
How to manage your investments if you lost your job

Use these tips to manage your finances if you’ve unexpectedly lost your job.

3 min read Mar 03, 2023