Mercedes Barba

Former senior editor, investing
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Investing
  • Stock analysis
  • Retirement
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Master's degree in News and Documentary, New York University

 

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

  • Ally Invest

    If you're not worried about funds and simply want a cheap and flexible platform for stocks and options, Ally has you covered with a low-cost structure and great tools.

    4 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • moomoo

    Competitive pricing on stocks, ETFs and options will prove welcome with traders, though others may find the lack of account types, limited available securities and high transfer fees off-putting.

    5 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Zacks Trade

    Zacks Trade might appeal to active traders with its advanced platform and extensive research resources, however its high account minimum, a monthly inactivity fee, and charges for mutual fund trades may not be attractive to new investors.

    4 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Lightspeed

    Lightspeed brokerage focuses on serving active traders with large amounts of trades, and offers benefits like lower prices and access to multiple powerful trading platforms, but it doesn’t prioritize small costs offered by other brokers.

    7 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • TD Ameritrade

    If you're a novice investor but serious about getting more involved with the market, TD Ameritrade will hold your hand every step of the way.

    5 min read Mar 26, 2019

  • Charles Schwab

    Charles Schwab offers a robust and cost-effective platform that offers something for everyone, from a wide array of commission-free funds to deep research to rich educational resources.

    7 min read Mar 20, 2019