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

AT&T Plan to Bill Content Providers for Network Time Sparks Interest, Concerns

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

AT&T's plan to bill content providers for data fees could give them a marketing edge, says AT&T. Opponents say the plan would benefit only big-money players.

Positive Signs for Sony’s PlayStation Vita

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Sony's PlayStation Vita, the handheld gaming console with mobile access, sells well in the early going. Now the challenge is to sustain the momentum.

Apple’s Take on an Ultra-thin Keyboard

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Apple filed a patent application almost two years ago for an ultra-thin keyboard. It only recently came to light, and has sparked chatter in the tech sector.

An Invitation to Get Proactive on Online Privacy Policy

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Newly announced White House guidelines for online privacy are designed to give the online community a chance to set privacy rules before the government does.

Air Force Special Ops Cancels iPad Procurement Plan

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Air Force Special Operations Command canceled a plan to procure iPads, although tablets offered by RIM and Dell are still under consideration.

T-Mobile Looks for a Road to Survival

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

No. 4 wireless carrier T-Mobile is revamping its network, open to carrying the iPhone, and perhaps grooming itself for another suitor.

Advocacy Group Still Urging FTC to Sue over Google’s Privacy Plan

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

The Center for Digital Democracy is urging the FTC to sue Google to stop the rollout of its privacy plan, saying it would violate an earlier settlement.

Symantec Still Struggling with pcAnywhere Vulnerabilities

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Security research firm Rapid7 says it has identified additional vulnerabilities in Symantec's pcAnywhere software, a month after flaws were first exposed.

Challenging Verizon’s Ambitions for More Wireless Spectrum

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Competitors have asked the FTC to block Verizon’s plans to buy spectrum from cable companies and cross-market their services.

Can Dell Carve a New Path to Profit?

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer

Can Dell carve a new path to higher profit? The company's first-quarter forecast appears to be another sign that the PC’s glory days are behind it.

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