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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
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.
Buying or selling LEAPs puts can benefit investors who want longer-term contracts with less volatility than shorter-dated options.
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.
If you’re worried about how the presidential election will affect investors, take heart! Whoever is in the White House doesn’t affect you much at all.
Learn how to find the best retirement income streams with low-risk, simple investments that can generate strong returns over time.
The markets have continued to flirt with new highs—pulling back and then moving forward—for the past month.

The Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut inspired investors, home buyers, and those folks wanting to refinance their homes. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that refinancing applications rose 20% right after the rate cut!
Learn the best ways to get out of credit card debt and make better decisions with your money so you can begin saving more.
Deciding when you should take Social Security is often the final piece of the puzzle before retirement; here’s what you should know before making that decision.
Finding turnaround stocks can be tricky. Here are some common characteristics, which could come in quite handy in the current environment.
Interest rates have begun moving lower, so here’s the math you need to know if you’re considering refinancing your mortgage right now.
There’s plenty of data that suggests the calendar matters when it comes to investing. But should seasonal investing be part of your plan?
Life insurance policies come in many shapes and sizes, but depending on your financial situation you may not need life insurance at all.
Low-beta stocks move less than the market and can help soften volatility’s impact on your portfolio. Here’s how to find them.
Retiring abroad may sound like a dream come true, but it’s a growing reality for more and more Americans. In this month’s issue, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular destinations for expats, the pros and cons of retiring abroad, and how to start finding a job (and a community) if you live internationally. In other words, everything you need to know before you go.
People always ask us how we manage to find the market’s leading growth stocks. Here are five characteristics we screen for.
What is a 529 plan? You can use this plan for creating a college fund for your child while saving money in the process.
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.
What a month! Markets have had some pretty wild moves since last month, gyrating with significant volatility, and that looks like it may continue for a while. But that’s OK as the volatility is now serving up some pretty exciting discounted opportunities for investing.

Economically speaking, inflation abated somewhat, with core inflation falling to 3.2% for August, its lowest point in three years. And that sets the stage for an estimated 25 basis point reduction in interest rates when the Federal Reserve meets next week, according to the latest economist polls. The rate gurus now think that we may see a total of three rate cuts before the end of the year.
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.