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

What is EBITDA and how is it valuable?

EBITDA is used in a variety of ways by different stakeholders in a business.

3 min read Aug 17, 2023
Iowa is the best state to retire: Here’s why it won Bankrate’s top honors

Affordability was a key reason for the win, since many retirees live on limited incomes.

7 min read Aug 16, 2023
What is a Keogh plan?

This type of retirement plan has largely been replaced by SEP IRAs.

4 min read Aug 15, 2023
What will happen to my 401(k) in the event of a recession?

401(k) accounts often fall in a recession, but here’s what you can do about it.

3 min read Aug 09, 2023
What is an investor and what do they do?

What investors do and where they put their money.

2 min read Aug 08, 2023
How to catch up on retirement savings

Your strategy will depend on your age and your goals for exiting the workforce.

5 min read Aug 03, 2023
How a prenup can protect your investment portfolio

A prenup is important if you have significant investments

3 min read Aug 01, 2023
5 types of financial advisors

A good advisor can get you to stick to your long-term plan when things get rough.

5 min read Aug 01, 2023