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

Walmart Customer Service Stinks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Walmart ranked near the bottom of the barrel across multiple categories, according to <i>Consumer Reports</i>.

Reynolds Blue Chip Growth Fund Is a Good Backbone Investment

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

IRA mutual fund Reynolds Blue Chip Growth Fund aims its appeal investors who prefer companies with proven track records -- and slow but steady growth.

Citigroup the Latest Personal Information Target of Hackers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Citigroup NYSE:C became the latest hacker target for personal information via a cybersecurity attack on Citi digital networks in the wake of Sony NYSE:SNE privacy trouble.

Fund Offers Investors Diversified Way to Play Banks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Worldwide company stocks with mixed returns, Prudential Financial Services Class B Fund (PUFBX) is one to watch

Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Offers Big Potential in Little Companies

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Lower expenses, strong performance and a Morningstar Rating of five stars makes Fidelity Small Cap Discovery a sweet deal for IRA and 401k investors.

Walmart Takes Big Box to Big Cities with Smaller Storefronts

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Walmart Express locations from Wal-Mart Stores NYSE:WMT could offer expansion into urban retail sales locations via smaller store size.

Encompass Fund (ENCPX) an Aggressive Growth-Focused Funds Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Given the nature of its investments, the fund’s price volatility is likely greater than the price volatility of the U.S. stock market -- but its aggressive strategy could reap huge rewards

Intrepid Small Cap Fund Provides Big Opportunity for IRA Investors

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Specialization is the name of the game for Intrepid Small Cap Fund, a mutual fund of undervalued small cap companies that benefits from niche operations.

PIMCO Total Return Fund Puts Bond Genius Bill Gross at Your Disposal

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Bond king Bill Gross can be at the helm of your portfolio if you buy this mutual fund - but be prepared to pay a premium fee for his services.

Walmart Extends Reach to South Africa with Massmart Buyout

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Walmart's $2.4 billion deal gives it access to South African market -- and a way out of its recent slump

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