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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.

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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.
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.
Stocks may be trading at all-time highs, but economists and analysts are looking for even more gains going into 2025. So, with meaningful catalysts still on the horizon, here are the strategies you can use and the steps you can take right now to take advantage of the continuing bull market.
Health insurance for seniors without Medicare is possible, although there are certain details you should know about when looking.
If you are renting property or financially responsible for family members, then you should know how to check someone’s credit score.
The markets reacted strongly—and bullishly—to the results of the presidential election and also found favor after the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate reduction.

As of today, they’ve pulled back a bit, awaiting the latest inflation report.

However, the economy continues rolling along. Unemployment remains steady, and consumer sentiment is positive. And while the housing market continues to be challenged by low inventory and rising prices, on the local level, I’m seeing improvement in both categories.
Special dividends are like surprise money for shareholders, though you can also seek out companies that are about to pay them. Here’s how.
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.
Do REITs pay dividends? Fortunately for investors, the inherent design of a REIT ensures dividend payments.
It’s important to teach your kids about money to set them on the path to financial independence, and these six lessons are intended to be age-appropriate.
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 receive, so start saving now.
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.
Your finances touch almost every aspect of your life in some way or another, and that can make tackling them feel overwhelming. This month, we’ll lay out a monthly “to-do” list that can help you save money on taxes, set aside more money, and plan for the future. Plus, the monthly breakdown will help make sure you won’t miss financial deadlines that you never saw coming.
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.