Cynthia Wilson

Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Cynthia Wilson brings more than 20 years of journalism experience as a reporter and editor to her freelance contributions to InvestorPlace.com. She also has worked as an associate analyst for Edward Jones and contributes market research and analysis reports for investment banking firm Ogden Associates, Inc. In addition to her work with IP, Cynthia is a regular contributor to insideARM.com, a B2B publication for the account receivables management industry. Her career includes work at The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Wichita Eagle and Louisville Courier-Journal.

Recent Articles

Best Buy Looking for Tenants to Help Pay Bills, Lure New Customers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Best Buy is hoping to avoid the fate of its now-defunct competitors by leasing space to new retailers - and perhaps grab new customers in the process.

Matthews China Mutual Fund Gives Access to the Best Asia Stocks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

China's increasing power on the world market as a high-stakes power player is captured in the Matthews China Fund (MCHFX).

Parnassus Fund Believes in Second Chances

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

With long-term investment payoffs, the Parnassus Fund is going the distance with value stock investments that have yet to mature.

Airline Industry Ranks Lower Than the Government for Satisfaction

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Airline customer satisfaction is even lower than the federal government, with Southwest NYSE:LUV the lone standout in an industry consumers have come to hate.

Vanguard Fund Offers Reliable Income

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Retirement investors looking to supplement their income will find this Vanguard fund offering regular monthly payments. But what about returns?

Walmart Workers Push for Better Pay – But No Unions

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Walmart NYSE:WMT workers have been looking for better wages for some time, but the latest effort to bring better pay to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lacks a push for a union.

Icon Energy Fund Offers Commodity Focus to IRA Investors

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

With top oil stocks like Exxon and Chevron, the Icon Energy Fund is a good way to buy the energy sector and the rise in crude oil and energy commodities.

Fidelity Select Pharmaceutical Mutual Fund Offers Diversified Drug Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Fidelity Select Pharmaceutical Portfolio offers a diversified group of big pharma stocks and biotech investments that give investors a way to play the entire sector easily.

Aggressive Greenspring Fund Hunts for Bargains After Bankruptcy

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The name of the game for Greenspring is long-term capital appreciation based on bargain buys, but performance can be mighty volatile.

T. Rowe Price International Discovery Fund Gives Investors a Global Reach

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

In today's mutual fund spotlight, we look at a fund that may bring more risks and market volatility than domestic funds, but potentially more reward.

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