Lawrence Meyers

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Cash-Rich Stocks to Buy Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Companies have been shoring up their balance sheets with reckless abandon since the financial crisis. In addition to wanting to remain solvent, they also see a weak economy and a lot of uncertainty. So let’s take a look at three cash-rich stocks, how they got there and what they might do with the money.

Covered Calls: Generate $1,000 in Income With These 3 Trades

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

The covered calls option strategy is a great way to generate income with limited risk. Here are two trades on well-known stocks, plus one on a smaller name.

How My 11-Year-Old Outperformed the Market (and Me)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Children know products better than adults, which may lead to investment returns that outperform the market. Just ask my 11-year-old.

3 Legendary Names to Hold for Retirement

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Reliable dividends and reliable businesses are a couple of the great traits shared by these three stocks to buy for retirement.

Don’t Fight Uncle Sam: Short Payday Lenders

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

The federal government is increasingly putting pressure on payday lenders and their business lifelines, putting the whole industry at risk.

3 Covered Calls, $1,000 in the Bank

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

One way to generate income outside realm of dividend stocks or bonds is covered calls. Here are three trade ideas to net you a total of $1,000 in income.

3 Funds to Buy Before the Market Crashes

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Stocks keep climbing despite bad economic news. Ultra-conservative investors can look to these funds to buy if they think the market is ripe for a crash.

5 Cheap Stocks to Trade

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These five cheap stocks are worthy of your short-term trading dollars for a variety of factors. Here's why each has quick-upside potential.

5 Best Funds for Your Retirement Portfolio

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you're planning for the long term, you want to stay diverse, and you want to cover your behind. These are some of the best funds to invest in.

3 Covered Calls for a Cool Grand in Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Covered calls are a great way to generate income. Here are a few trade ideas on big, liquid stocks to get you started.

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