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

5 best investments that hedge against inflation, and others to avoid

Here are five of the best inflation hedges to help protect your portfolio against inflation.

5 min read May 16, 2024
Social Security benefits estimated to rise by 2.66% in 2025

What you need to know about the estimated increase expected for Social Security benefits.

2 min read May 16, 2024
Post-pandemic problems: These stocks are still down more than 50 percent from their Covid highs

Covid collapse: These stocks still haven’t regained their pandemic highs.

2 min read May 15, 2024
Buying the dip: Is this a good strategy when markets are falling?

A dip in the market can be used to add to positions in companies that are poised for long-term success.

5 min read May 15, 2024
How to pick the best 529 plan

Here’s where you’ll find low costs, good benefits and a solid record of investment performance.

19 min read May 15, 2024
Russell index rebalancing is approaching: What investors should know

It’s historically one of the busiest trading days of the year.

4 min read May 15, 2024
Best Nasdaq ETFs: Top funds for investing in the tech index

Here are the top Nasdaq ETFs and key things you need to look for.

3 min read May 14, 2024
How to set up an LLC for investments like Series I bonds

Here’s how an LLC can help when it comes to investing and even obtaining lower-cost healthcare.

5 min read May 13, 2024