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

Why Expedia Paid an Absurd Premium for HomeAway (EXPE, AWAY)

Investors aren't the only ones who can screw up big time when they panic. Just look to Expedia and its ridiculous premium for HomeAway.

2 Reasons to Hold Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Forever

Exxon Mobil has the best financials and prospects of its peers, and you can't beat XOM stock when it comes to a buy-and-hold energy stock.

3 Naked Put Plays for Big Income on Pricey Stocks

Naked puts are a great way to make money from expensive stocks or to hedge a long position.

Should You Buy Disney (DIS) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

There are plenty of reasons to love Disney, and plenty not to. We explore each side to see whether DIS stock is a buy or not.

Facebook Stock: FB Is the Real Deal … But Really Expensive

Facebook stock holds promise but the future isn't entirely clear, and it's certainly not bright enough to justify this valuation.