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 build wealth for young couples

Nothing can derail a relationship like an argument about money. Setting up an investing plan with your partner, and then sticking to it, are absolutely critical to building wealth.

10 min read Feb 15, 2023
What is a cold wallet?

Cold wallets keep your crypto offline.

3 min read Feb 14, 2023
Statistics and trends for beginning investors 2023

Start your path to financial success with a well-planned investment strategy.

6 min read Feb 06, 2023
ESG investing statistics 2023

ESG investing is one of the most popular investing trends right now, here’s what you need to know.

6 min read Jan 31, 2023
What is the Russell 2000 Index?

Not quite sure what the Russell 2000 is? Here’s what you need to know about this popular stock-market index.

3 min read Jan 30, 2023
How to pick the best mutual funds: 7 essential tips for beginners

Choosing the right fund for your financial goals can be a daunting task. Use these tips to help find a great match.

6 min read Jan 26, 2023
What is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and how does it work?

If you work for the federal government or serve in the military, you’ll want to know more about the TSP.

4 min read Jan 25, 2023
What is a growth fund?

Here is what a growth fund is, the types of growth funds and how they work.

3 min read Jan 20, 2023