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

Take the Restaurant Stock Taste Test

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

This trio of restaurant chains have sufficiently different fare, but they all tend to be overvalued. Let's see if their pricing has become a bit more palatable.

Should You Eat Up Diet Stocks?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

You may as well profit from dieters' endless struggles -- and what better time than New Year's resolution season?

Sell GOOG, AAPL, C Options to Make a Fast Buck

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Pocket some quick cash on Google, Apple and Citi earnings this season -- even if they come in sour. Here's how.

That Pain in Your Leg? It’s Called a Value Trap

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Just because a stock has a low P/E doesn't mean it has untapped upside -- there may be sound reasons investors are ignoring it. These four are prime examples.

How to Profit From the Euro Zone Crisis

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

A deepening crisis in the euro zone is unavoidable, so play it to your advantage. Here are three strategies to keep you safe from the debacle.

The Big Secret Monsanto’s Earnings Reveal

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Monsanto's most recent earnings are more than just good numbers -- they're a good sign for chemical and agrichemical business as a whole. Here's why.

Sell These Stinkers Before They Go Bankrupt

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

One of these names is a "bargain" stock not even fit for the dollar bin, and the other is in a sure-to-die business. Both need to exit your portfolio as soon as possible.

What’s Shiny and Dropping Like a Rock?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but they're certainly not an investor's. Don't let these four stocks take you down with them.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

Each of these stocks has a rich dividend history -- with increases year after year -- making them good choices for both regular and retirement portfolios.

5 Stocks Susceptible to Hermit Consumers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor

A recent survey shows consumers are going to tuck further into their shells this year. These stocks could be hurt or helped by the trends.

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