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

A Short-Seller’s Tips to Hot Stocks

Short selling isn't as easy as it looks. One pro offered his suggestions about how to make profits and avoid disaster.

3 Cheap REITs With High Yield

These three REITs are trading off recent highs and pay big, high yields. They have risks, but they still might be worth a portfolio spot.

Covered Calls: 3 Stocks, $1,000 in Income

Selling these three covered calls will yield you over $1,000, and you only have to wait a few weeks to see if they get called away.

Options: Sell LEAPs for Big Money

Long-term calls or puts can earn you huge premiums as long as you are patient and can handle the risk.

3 Speculative Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

Speculative stocks can return multiples on your investment, but carry high risk. However, these three appear to be worth that risk.