Amber LancasterAmber Lancaster Director of Investment Research

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Amber Lancaster is the director of investment research at Banyan Hill. She has been immersed in the investment and financial research world for over 20 years.

Amber began her financial career at Bloomberg LP as a data analyst, and later as a team leader. She was responsible for a broad range of research activities, including examination of domestic and eurobond floating-rate notes and dividends on preferred stocks.

Later, she was employed at Weiss Research Inc., where she held various positions, including senior research analyst, product manager and ultimately, research department supervisor. As the research department supervisor, Amber led a team of researchers overseeing financial research requirements across all company divisions.

She then joined Banyan Hill Publishing as a senior research manager. In that role, Amber provided in-depth economic research and financial analysis for several Banyan Hill publications.

Over the past decade, Amber has published several financial articles. She was a featured weekly investment writer for the Bold Profits Daily e-newsletter. She could be seen on-air each week, giving her financial insights in the Bold Profits weekly “Market Talk” webcast.

Today, Amber accompanies Ian King in his service, Strategic Fortunes. She is also a weekly contributor to The Banyan Edge, a free digital e-newsletter for the hottest tech market trends.

Amber is the author of The Busy Person’s Guide to Personal Finance, a primer to help consumers manage their finances to build a substantial nest egg. She also conducts financial seminars, where she provides concepts to attain overall financial health.

She’s also discussed financial strategies for today’s consumers on various radio networks, from Fox News Radio and CNBC MarketWatch to CNN Radio and Traders Nation.

In her free time, Amber is a classically trained soprano. She’s performed in operas in the Northeast, and is currently a regularly featured vocalist in oratorios and concerts in the Southern U.S.

Amber holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in finance.

You can follow Amber on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @ALancasterGuru!

Amber's Articles

Owning and maintaining properties over the long term can be challenging. But it's a great way to build value and equity over time. 76% of Americans Are Renovating vs. Selling
October 31, 2018 Real Estate
- Owning and maintaining properties over the long term can be challenging. But it's a great way to build value and equity over time.
Small-business owners can run a company that is a manifestation of their ideas. But one of their central responsibilities is filing an accurate tax return. The No. 1 Worry for Small-Business Owners
October 24, 2018 Taxes
- Small-business owners can run a company that is a manifestation of their ideas. But one of their central responsibilities is filing an accurate tax return.
It might be surprising to hear that you have a secret credit score. It’s used by auto dealerships countrywide to assess your auto loan creditworthiness. Your Secret Credit Score — Revealed
October 3, 2018 Wealth Protection
- It might be surprising to hear that you have a secret credit score. It’s used by auto dealerships countrywide to assess your auto loan creditworthiness.
A bipartisan health bill seeks to greatly deter the $60 billion abuse and fraud within the Medicare program with the use of smart card technology. Medicare’s New Smart Card Technology
September 26, 2018 Technology
- A bipartisan health bill seeks to greatly deter the $60 billion abuse and fraud within the Medicare program with the use of smart card technology.
To make sure you are keeping an important tax record for the right amount of time, I created a short quiz to test your knowledge. Which Documents Should You Save for Taxes and How Long?
September 19, 2018 Taxes
- To make sure you are keeping an important tax record for the right amount of time, I created a short quiz to test your knowledge.
To make sure you are keeping an important tax record for the right amount of time, I created a short quiz to test your knowledge. Which Documents Should You Save for Taxes and How Long?
September 19, 2018 Taxes
- To make sure you are keeping an important tax record for the right amount of time, I created a short quiz to test your knowledge.
Investors looking for dividend income and lower risk often turn to the housing market as an alternative to stock and bond investments. The New Housing Boom Creates Hot Investments
September 12, 2018 Investment Opportunities
- Investors looking for dividend income and lower risk often turn to the housing market as an alternative to stock and bond investments.
How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work?
August 29, 2018 Retirement
- Interest on a reverse mortgage accrues over time. Interest rates on a reverse mortgage loan can be either fixed or variable.
What to Think About When Purchasing Your Next Car
August 22, 2018 Investing
- One of the best car-shopping three-day weekends is quickly approaching. But before you go, here are six steps to consider.
Should You Lease or Buy Your Next Car?
August 15, 2018 Budgeting, Social
- When I’m asked the lease vs. buy question, my response is it depends on the buyer’s lifestyle, preferences and personal financial circumstances.

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