Lawrence Meyers
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Lawrence Meyers was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. After discovering several opportunities in the sector, he co-founded the private equity firm PDL Capital, which brokers financing for the alternative financial services sector.

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Recent Articles

Sell in May, Then Buy Preferreds

May. 3, 2013, 10:45 am EDT – Preferred shares provide a nice income source during the market's summer season. More 

Netflix Survives at the Pleasure of the Studios

May. 2, 2013, 11:15 am EDT – Content providers want Netflix weak, but alive -- just profitable enough to generate cash so the studios can take it. More 

6 Buys, 5 Sells as Unemployment Runs Rampant

May. 1, 2013, 1:54 pm EDT – The labor situation is much more dire than the headline number might suggest. This structural problem has far-reaching ramifications -- here's what you need to know. More 

Options: The Calendar Call Spread

May. 1, 2013, 9:08 am EDT – The calendar call spread is an options play that allows you to profit -- even if a stock goes nowhere. More 

2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Home Shopping Network

Apr. 26, 2013, 9:30 am EDT – For retirement, cash production capability is crucial, especially in bad times. For that reason, Home Shopping Network is a strong candidate for any portfolio. More 

3 Must-Own Dividend Stocks

Apr. 26, 2013, 9:29 am EDT – These dividend payers will always be able to throw off stacks of cash because their products will always be in demand. More 

Diagnostic Lab Stocks Are Bleeding Out

Apr. 24, 2013, 11:43 am EDT – Given poor quarterly earnings and the uncertainty about how Obamacare will affect healthcare, investors should keep these stocks on quarantine. More 

The Truth About the Sequester: Cuts Were Intentionally Inconvenient

Apr. 24, 2013, 10:56 am EDT – The specific cuts chosen for the sequester had one simple goal: inconvenience everyday Americans. Here's why. More 

AutoNation Is Running at High Speed

Apr. 23, 2013, 9:49 am EDT – AutoNation reported solid earnings for the past quarter, leading the charge as auto sales begin to rebound. More 

Options: The Short Bear Ratio Spread

Apr. 23, 2013, 9:32 am EDT – If you think your stock will tank, protect yourself with this complex option strategy. Here's an example using the upcoming Green Mountain earnings. More