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Nancy Zambell

Chief Analyst, Cabot Money Club

Nancy Zambell has spent 30 years educating and helping individual investors navigate the minefields of the financial industry. She has created and/or written numerous investment publications, including UnDiscovered Stocks, UnTapped Opportunities, and Nancy Zambell’s Buried Treasures under $10. Nancy has worked with MoneyShow.com for many years as an editor and interviewer for their on-site video studios.

As a lecturer and educator, Nancy has led seminars for individual investors at the National Association of Investors, Investment Expo and the Money Show. She has also taught finance, economics and banking at the college level, and has been quoted extensively in The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, USA Today, and BusinessWeek.

Nancy’s book, Make Money Buying & Selling Stocks is an introduction for new investors and a reminder for experienced investors on how to profit in the stock market.

From this author
It gets a bad rap, but a reverse stock split can change the fortunes of a public company. Here are 4 reasons why more companies should do it.
Special dividends are like surprise money for shareholders, though you can also seek out companies that are about to pay them. Here’s how.
In his Fed semiannual testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said, “Labor market conditions have cooled from their formerly overheated state and remain solid. Inflation has moved much closer to our 2% longer-run goal, though it remains somewhat elevated.”

Yes, it has. This morning, it was reported that stubborn inflation, as denoted in the CPI index, rose to 3.0%, a bit higher than the 2.9% economists had predicted.
It’s important to teach your kids about finances to set them on the path to financial independence, and these six lessons are intended to be age-appropriate.
Do REITs pay dividends? Fortunately for investors, the inherent design of a REIT ensures dividend payments.
Investing in an ETF over a precious metals mutual fund may end up saving you money over longer periods of time due to management expenses.
There’s a massive gap between what Boomers plan to leave younger generations and what those generations expect to inherit, so start saving now.
CEOs departed last year at the highest rate since tracking that metric began. But what does it mean for you as a shareholder if a CEO heads for the exit?
The use of digital wallets is expanding rapidly across the globe but the U.S. is lagging the rest of the world in adoption. This month, let’s explore everything you need to know about digital wallets—from what they do and how they work to which options are the best for consumers and how they keep your money safe—before they complete their takeover of the payments world.
Do you avoid reverse stock splits, or are you intrigued by them? Here’s some insight on the wins and the losses. Keep reading for more.
If you don’t anticipate moving, 2 extra mortgage payments a year can save you tens of thousands of dollars and cut years off your loan.
With stock market volatility rising, some investors fear a bear market, but with the right stocks you can make money in any market.
Buying or selling LEAPs puts can benefit investors who want longer-term contracts with less volatility than shorter-dated options.
Learn the best ways to get out of credit card debt and make better decisions with your money so you can begin saving more.
Not many people do it, but it’s important to set price targets on all your stocks the second you buy them. Here’s how to do it.
Learn how to find the best retirement income streams with low-risk, simple investments that can generate strong returns over time.
Welcome to our 2025 TOP PICKS issue! Our Cabot analysts have kindly shared their top stock ideas for this year. And you’ll find that they include a variety of companies that should be attractive to investors of all styles—growth, value, dividend payers, and companies on the cusp of turning around—as well as small, mid, and large-cap stocks. I hope you’ll find one or more to your liking!

But first, let’s take a look at the economy and the markets and talk about what’s in store for this year.
Creating a diversified retirement portfolio will help you save more money over the years while adding a layer of stability to your life.
Finding turnaround stocks can be tricky. Here are some common characteristics, which could come in quite handy in the current environment.
Life insurance policies come in many shapes and sizes, but depending on your financial situation you may not need life insurance at all.
Most of us will fail to keep our New Year’s Resolutions, but financial resolutions are some of the easiest to keep, and buying ETFs can help you succeed.
What is a 529 plan? You can use this plan for creating a college fund for your child while saving money in the process.
Inflation is still a problem for many Americans, and it feels unavoidable when it shows up every day at the dining room table. We may not be able to control the price of goods, but this month we’re fighting back against inflation by spending smarter with nine tips that can help keep inflation from busting your budget.
There are ways to reduce your investment taxes, especially after a year in which you probably sold some losing stocks. Here are 5 tips to limit the damage.
Looking for a nice stocking stuffer for your grandchildren? Get them started in dividend reinvestment plans. Years down the road, they’ll thank you for it!
Bond terminology varies from the stock terms you may be used to, but if you’re buying individual bonds this is the terminology you should understand.
Sector investing can allow you to play a group of stocks that are hot, and avoid the ones tanking. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.
The markets are reacting to the inflation report, hot off the press. Core CPI was 3.3%, just as economists had predicted. That bodes well for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where most experts forecast another 25-basis-point reduction.

Over the past month, the markets surged following the election but have pulled back in the last few days. While I think we may see some small pullbacks in the next month or so, I’m still bullish but think strategic buys—not dartboard throwing—are the method to boost portfolio returns.
There has been a flurry of reverse stock splits of late. Are they good for investors? Traditionally no. But there are exceptions.
With the election behind us, the Fed cutting rates, and financial markets strong, these stocks and sectors look like the best investment ideas for 2025.