Barbara Friedberg

Barbara Friedberg

Barbara A. Friedberg, MBA, MS is a veteran portfolio manager, expert investor and former university finance instructor. She is editor/author of Personal Finance; An Encyclopedia of Modern Money Management and two additional money books. She is CEO of Robo-Advisor Pros.com, a robo-advisor review and information website. Her work has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo! Finance, Investopedia, GoBankingRates, TheBalance and more. Additionally, Friedberg is publisher of the well-regarded investment website Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance.com. Follow her on twitter @barbfriedberg and @roboadvisorpros.

Recent Articles

Can President Trump Really Take Credit for the Stock Market Rally?

The stock market rally has been going on for approximately nine years. Can President Trump take credit for rising stock prices? Here's what economic factors the president influences.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Invest in Cryptocurrency

Don't invest in cryptocurrency unless you have money to burn. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and others are thinly traded, unregulated, risky investments. If they turn out to be great, you'll have plenty of time later to make money with cryptocurrency investing.

5 Places to Invest in a Frothy Market

Finding investments in a frothy market is difficult. But don't worry, these 5 investment ideas will round out your portfolio until more bargains re-emerge. From cash to emerging market sectors, there are ideas for every investor.

The Case for Adding Low-Fee Asset Classes to a Diversified Portfolio

Alternative asset classes can add diversification to a vanilla ETF portfolio. As a hedge against inflation or downside risk protection, going off the typical ETF path might lower volatility and could boost returns.

Investing Tips for Your Roth IRA

The Roth IRA is a generous gift from the IRS. To maximize its benefits, fill the account with the best investments to garner the greatest rewards.