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

Is Google Wallet’s Mobile-Payment Strategy Getting Lost in the Crowd?

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Launched last year, Google's its mobile payment service, Wallet, seemed to have a running start. Now it’s just one of many emerging options.

Another Day, Another Anxiety about App Risks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

An analysis of apps that were available through Android Market focuses on code that could pose privacy and security risks.

Report: The Rise of Tech Is a ‘Mixed Blessing’ for News Organizations

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

With PCs, tablets, and smartphones, access to news is better than ever, but the news industry is slow to shape technology to its needs, a Pew study shows.

An FAA Plan to Allow Use of e-Readers and Tablets Gate-to-Gate

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Because so many airline passengers use e-readers and tablets, the FAA may reassess the “gadgets off” rule imposed during taxiing, takeoffs, and landings.

Class Action Suit Aims to Keep the Spotlight on Privacy Practices

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

A class action lawsuit aims to challenge the privacy practices of companies such as Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn, Yelp, Path, Twitter, and others.

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