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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
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.
Do REITs pay dividends? Fortunately for investors, the inherent design of a REIT ensures dividend payments.
Welcome to our TOP PICKS issue! For this issue, I asked the Cabot analysts to give me a couple of their top picks for 2024. I hope you will be pleased with the diversity—market-cap and sector-wise—that the analysts have offered.

But first, let’s talk about the market.
Disruptive technologies and products change the world. Disruptive stocks make early investors a ton of money. Here’s what I mean.
Money myths are pervasive, and they’re not all good advice. So go ahead and enjoy a $6 latte while we bust some of the worst offenders.
This long-term investment strategy relies heavily on dividends and is one of the best investments for kids. Here’s how it works.
Creating a diversified retirement portfolio will help you save more money over the years while adding a layer of stability to your life.
Growth stocks were the clear leaders in 2023, but it looks like value stocks and small-caps stocks should outperform in 2024.
Discover options for the best place to retire in the world on a budget if you are dreaming of getting away after your working years.
The best DRIPs are the kind of safe, long-term income stocks you want to give your grandchildren for their birthday. Here are 3 that I like.
There’s plenty of data that suggests the calendar matters when it comes to investing. But should seasonal investing be part of your plan?
Tax loss harvesting is a strategy for using losing trades to offset capital gains (or actual income), and it’s the perfect use for underperforming stocks.
Well, I’d call November a pretty good month! The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared by around 2,000 points since our last issue. Wall Street seems positively optimistic that the Fed will begin to lower interest rates mid-year, according to a recent CNBC survey. Also, the risk of a recession continues to decline, with Goldman Sachs saying the probability is now around 15%.

Both of those instances may create a very good market in 2024.
Fundamental and technical analysis will serve you far better than market timing ever could. Today we’ll explain why, and highlight three stocks that would make ideal stocking stuffers.
The Dogs of the Dow strategy is a popular way to play underperforming Dow components, and these are three of the dogs I like best.
The markets had a very good week, and so far, we are also seeing momentum in the first couple of trading days this week. These upward moves have taken the Dow Jones Industrial Average to just about where we started at the beginning of 2023.
COVID-19 and technology have triggered some major changes in how we shop, these three supermarket stocks look best suited to handle a changing and dynamic industry.
Getting an early head start on a career or trade that you’re passionate about can mean the difference between just punching the clock and doing meaningful work that’s satisfying in its own right. On top of that, you can potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars on education expenses and make significantly more over the course of your career by tailoring your educational pursuits to match your career goals. This month, we’ll help you outline a blueprint to pursue your dreams while maximizing your earnings, and we’ll discuss the pros and cons of investing in your employer and industry.
Manufactured home communities are growing rapidly and these three housing REITs and two builders are capitalizing on the trend.
2022 and 2023 have been banner years for dividend hikes, and of the group of stocks with rising dividends, these 3 look the best.
Investors weren’t surprised by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady, but they also didn’t react by ramping up their stock purchases—too much uncertainty what with the election rhetoric heating up and the turmoil in Congress, after Kevin McCarthy was unceremoniously ousted as Speaker. And now, we have the war in Israel.
Spin-offs are common today, and spin-off stocks can be purer plays on an industry than their parent company. Should you invest in them?
You don’t buy stocks planning that they’ll lose value, but here are five steps to protect your portfolio in case they do.
Pandemic lockdowns and new technology have changed how we shop, but we all need to eat. These three grocery stocks have adapted and look poised to thrive in the new normal.
When it comes to your financial health, saving more money can be just as important as earning more money. If you’ve been considering buying an electric vehicle, making improvements to your home, or just replacing a window, the Inflation Reduction Act unleashed a slew of federal rebates that will put more money back in your pocket. This month we’ll focus on how to take advantage of those programs, plus, we’ll explore a wide range of discounts available to seniors, students, travelers, and more.
The market has turned choppy, but these three momentum stocks have room to run and catalysts to help them outperform even if the market stays soft.
“When should you sell a stock?” is a common question for investors, these tips can help you determine when to sell your winners and losers.
We’re still playing the seesaw game in the markets—up, down, up, down, etc. I don’t see any need for excess worry; just a little caution that we buy the right stocks. I’m still very long-term bullish, and why not?

The economy continues to strengthen; 79% of the companies in the S&P 500 Index reported positive earnings surprises for the second quarter, and the third quarter looks even better; home building continues to be strong, although low inventory levels continue to pressure resales. Home prices appear to be stabilizing, and employment remains strong.

The soothsayers seem to think that the Fed will keep rates steady at its next meeting, and the probability of a recession has fallen to 16%. What’s not to like?
Senior housing has expanded beyond care homes to include new concepts like village living and cohousing communities, but it’s important to make sure your lifestyle aligns with the community.
The expanding senior population is a major demographic trend that’s driving higher costs in senior living and senior care services across the country. If you’re retired (or planning to), unexpectedly high living expenses can put your entire retirement picture in doubt. This month, let’s explore assisted and unassisted living options for seniors, how to plan for those expenses even as they climb, and important factors to consider before you shake up your living situation. Plus, we’ll pick a few of the best-looking stocks taking advantage of the trend.