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

Buffalo Science & Technology Fund Offers Fast Growing Opportunities

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Buffalo Science & Technology Fund (BUFTX) is made up primarily of fast-growing mid-cap companies that are profiting from innovative technologies.

Burger King Plans Massive Facelift for Restaurants, Menu

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Burger King tries to entice customers - especially women - back to its chains as its new owners look to right the franchise's fortunes.

Janus Overseas Fund Provides Emerging Market Clout for 401k and IRA Investors

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

This diversified mutual fund holds stocks in a wide variety of countries, including U.S. blue chips with big foreign operations.

Fidelity Select Retailing Fund Offers Consumer Spending Play

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Fidelity Select Retailing Portfolio mutual fund is made up of retailers, making it a good way to bet on consumer spending trends.

Vanguard Explorer Mutual Fund Offers a Shot at the Next Apple

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

If you want to buy small-caps with big growth potential but don't feel comfortable hand-picking stocks, consider this mutual fund.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Yacktman Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Yacktman fund is a top mutual funds investment for 401k and IRA investors, with top holdings of News Corp. NASDAQ:NWS, PepsiCo NYSE:PEP, Procter and Gamble NYSE:PG, Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT and Coca Cola NYSE:KO.

From Starbucks to Maxwell House, Coffee Prices Rise

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Coffee prices at Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX are rising, as is the price of consumer coffees sold at the grocery store like Maxwell House and Folgers.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – T. Rowe Price Health Science Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The T. Rowe Price Health Science Fund is a great example of sector mutual funds for investors looking to play one industry and capitalize on healthcare.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – The Delafield Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Delafield Fund is a mid cap value mutual funds investment meant to provide 401k investors with access to smaller companies with big potential.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – The Tocqueville Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Tocqueville Gold Fund (MUTF:TGLDX) is one of the mutual funds in the precious metal and mining sector tied to commodities like gold and silver.

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