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

The Only 5 ETFs You’ll Ever Need

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you are just starting out in the world of investing, give yourself instant diversification by creating a portfolio around these five simple ETFs.

Use Options to Earn Premium on These 3 ‘Forever Hold’ Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These income generators work great for stocks you can rely on for the long term. Check out these varying options trades on blue-chip companies.

Sell These 3 Dow Jones Stocks NOW

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

What goes clink-clank-clunk, moans a lot and scares people? These three tired ol' Dow Jones stocks that have no business in your portfolio anymore.

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Sometimes, the best investment are ones you can hold forever. Here are 3 stocks to buy and never let go.

These 3 Sky-High Plays Are Still Value Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

These 3 companies that have run up big in the past year or so still look like value stocks in my book.

3 Death-Defying Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Looking for safety? These three venerable dividend stocks will reward you with payouts until you die or they do -- whichever comes last.

RICK Stock: Rick’s Cabaret Might Have Legs

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rick's Cabaret has a great market, but it needs to generate more revenue and tone down its debt before RICK stock will truly be a "buy."

3 Dividend Stocks to Sell Before It’s Too Late

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

There are both business and valuation problems with these "safe" dividend stocks. Sell them now before they really damage your portfolio.

Naked Puts: Make a Grand This Month With Options

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Looking for monthly income? Dividend stocks are one way to go about it, but naked puts are another way to go -- if you're willing to take the risks.

Stick With Used Dealers When Shopping for Car Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Used car stocks are more attractive than new car stocks thanks to higher margins. Here's a look at which used car stocks are worth buying.

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