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

What Q1 Earnings Say About the Economy

GE and Honeywell signal overall economic recovery, while McDonald's growth may be worrisome.

The $10 Billion Stalwart You’ve Never Heard Of

This boring name still churns out reliable growth, has a strong brand under its banner and throws out a healthy dividend.

Hanes Is Looking Ragged

The company says a turnaround is under way. Um, let's wait and see how that goes. Here's why.

A Stock You Must Play With

Mattel is an old-school toymaker that has to continuously embrace new technology, but it's settling in nicely as a stalwart and also offers a generous dividend.

Stuck In the Middle with Your Portfolio? Consider Options.

Options strategies can be profitable even while the broad market treads water.