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

The Most Boring Company Ever? Perfect!

MSC is a machinery repair company you should know about. It's a leader with several advantages in a highly fragmented industry.

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Dollar Tree

DLTR is a solid growth stock that's fit for any investing strategy, retirement or otherwise. Here's why it easily leads the dollar store pack.

Is Grocer PriceSmart a Smart Buy?

Costco spin-off PriceSmart could keep growing thanks to Latin American expansion ... but does that mean you should snatch the stock up?

3 Turnaround Plays Using Options

Using deep in-the-money calls can limit your risk in these situations. Let's see how that would work for J.C. Penny, Burger King and Jamba.