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

Is 3M Still Killing It?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Though growth has slowed, its remains a well-focused and formidable company, but with a pricey stock right now.

Options for a Housing Recovery

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

It's hard to guess how much the homebuilding sector is recovering, and how much gas is left in the tank. If you want to play the sector, use options.

Beware This Retail Stock Broker

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

When it comes to retail stock brokers E*Trade, Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, one of these picks is not like the others. Here's why.

There’s Plenty to Like in Gaming Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

A slew of news across gaming and casinos provides us with a number of ways to play the sector. Here are a few stocks worth considering.

6 Stocks That Cash In on Americans’ Debt

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Debt in all its forms and aspects is big business, and it makes for some great stocks, too. Here are names that belong in your portfolio.

Specialty Chemicals: Boring But Profitable

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Specialty chemicals are boring, but they make for solid long-term businesses -- especially in the of Albemarle, which comes with experience and a nice niche.

2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Berkshire Hathaway

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway remains a titan of the market ... and it might even be undervalued.

Don’t Fall Into the Netflix Trap

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix jumped on better-than-expected earnings last week, but the long-term prospects for the company still don't look promising. Here's why.

Options for the Precious Metals Conundrum

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Trading the precious metals can be a dangerous game. So, is there a way to profit? Well, you could start by giving these options a try.

2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Disney

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Many people think of it as a theme-park company. But it has a wide diversification of high-quality products that makes it a long-term winner.

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