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

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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