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 Big Secret Monsanto’s Earnings Reveal

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

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?

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

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

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.