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

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Appleseed Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Socially responsible investing funds like the Appleseed Fund (MUTF:APPLX) provide investors with profits, but also a clear conscience by backing companies good for the world.

Bank Fees Rise to Offset Decline in Credit and Debit Card Charges

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Bank fees are on the rise, as Bank of America NYSE:BAC JP Morgan Chase NYSE:JPM and Wells Fargo NYSE:WFC look to hike debit and credit card charges.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Schwab Total Stock Market

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Schwab Total Stock Market is an index fund that is one of the cheapest mutual funds out there by expense ratio.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Fidelity Contrafund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Fidelity Contrafund mutual fund is one of the largest funds in the 401k investing universe, and an affordable option for investors.

Mutual Funds Spotlight – T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund (PRWCX) is one of the large-cap mutual funds that gets Morningstar's highest rating of five stars, and is a fund that appeals to many 401k investors.

McDonald’s Replaces Cashiers with Touch-Screens

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

McDonald's is testing a self-checkout model at European restaurants to save on labor costs and boost sales margins. Will it work?

Mutual Funds Spotlight – Vanguard Wellington Fund

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Vanguard Wellington fund is one of the oldest mutual fund investments, and is one of the biggest 401k and IRA investing options now.

Retailers Push Sales Through Facebook – And Succeed

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Retailers Gamestop GME, JC Penney JCP and Express EXPR take to Facebook to push sales revenue.

Starbucks to Open Walmart Cafes Under Seattle’s Best Brand

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Starbucks will be opening up cafes in Walmart stores under the Seattle's Best brand to build this lower-priced, milder coffee line.

Sony Security Breach Could Cost $2 Billion

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Sony hackers made off with vital information after the recent security breach, and NYSE:SNE stock could be hurting as the cost of the hacking tops $2 billion by some estimates.

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