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

How To Reduce Taxes In Retirement: 7 Ways To Lower Your Tax Bill In Your Golden Years

Here are some of the best ways to reduce your taxes in retirement.

5 min read Apr 08, 2024
How tax season affects the stock market – and why

Here are a few key ways that tax season affects the investing markets.

3 min read Apr 08, 2024
7 best S&P 500 index funds in 2024

Here are the best S&P 500 index funds, including mutual funds and ETFs.

3 min read Apr 05, 2024
What are the world’s largest ETFs?

Here are the world’s largest ETFs and whether you should invest in them.

3 min read Apr 05, 2024
Best ESG ETFs: Top funds for socially responsible investing

These are some of the top ESG funds to consider if how your money is invested matters to you.

3 min read Apr 03, 2024
Should you pull money from an investment account to make a big purchase?

Selling investments means that your money will stop growing and you may owe taxes.

2 min read Apr 03, 2024
Margin call: What it is and how to avoid one

If a margin account with your broker runs short of funds, you could face a margin call. Here’s what that means.

5 min read Apr 03, 2024
Investor’s guide to electric vehicle ETFs

It’s important to understand the risks and rewards of investing in electric vehicles ETFs before you get started.

4 min read Apr 03, 2024