Lawrence Meyers

Lawrence Meyers is the founder and editor of The Liberty Portfolio.

Lawrence is also CEO of PDL Broker, which brokers financing, strategic investments, and distressed asset purchases between private equity firms and businesses of all stripes.

He was the first U.S. journalist to cover the payday loan sector for The Motley Fool. He has been a frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, LearnBonds.com, WyattResearch.com, and American Banker. Lawrence has more than 20 years of practical investing experience, and has covered stocks across virtually every sector of the market. He is one of the nation’s experts on consumer credit, and frequently consults for hedge funds and private equity via his Council Member status at Gerson Lehman Group, and as a member of Coleman Research Group’s Executive Forum. His op-eds and letters to the editor have appeared in more than two dozen major newspapers.

Recent Articles

3 Preferred Stocks Yielding More Than 8%

Preferred stocks are a great way for investors to secure high yields. These three offer safe, 8% yields.

Hail This Taxi Dividend Stock for a 6.9% Yield  

Taxis are a NYC staple, and the taxi license business is plenty profitable. Dividend yield hunters will love find this Taxi dividend stock.

3 Covered Calls for a Cool $1,000 in Income

You can sell covered calls against these three stocks for options premium, and if they don't get called away ... well, you're still holding some great companies.

Should You Buy These 2 High-Yield REITs?

CCG stock and EDR stock play in a niche that offers investors high yields. Here's why these REITs are worth a buy.

3 Cash Cow Stocks to Buy: Timeshare Stocks

Timeshare stocks are back in vogue, with new spin-offs and strong cash flow. Here are three of the best to buy.

This No-Name Sector Delivers 15% Growth

Real estate has logistical needs, and high-growth plays like JLL stock provide those logistics while reeling in the cash.

PCLN Stock: Priceline Is a Screaming Buy

PCLN stock had great cash flow, tons of cash and a growing business. Unfortunately, it was always too expensive ... until now.

3 Big-Money Trades on Earnings Reports

WYNN stock and a few other potential earnings movers are providing nimble traders with opportunity. Here are 3 particular sets of trades I like right now.

Rent-to-Own Stocks Look Compelling

Solid cash flow, dividends, and growth are reasons to look at CONN stock and others in the rent-to-own sector.

ELS Stock: Live Large With This REIT

ELS stock holds a unique place in a field full of REITs -- active communities for senior citizens. Here's why the niche market makes ELS a great buy.