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

Is the Bad News Baked Into Wells Fargo & Co Stock?

The worst news appears to be in the rear-view mirror for Well Fargo & Co, which should help WFC stock as it drops steadily toward a better entry point.

There Is No Way Ecommerce Stocks Are This Valuable

The e-commerce stocks are in a bubble and that bubble WILL burst.

Will Amazon.com, Inc. Get Into Online Travel?

Don't count Amazon stock out of online travel yet. Here's what AMZN investors should know about the future of the company.

Verizon Communications Inc. Is at a Crossroads

Other than the 5G rollout, VZ stock has no real growth catalysts. 5G could be a make-or-break for Verizon.

3 Must-Own Stocks to Buy for Any Portfolio

There are a few must-own stocks to buy that should be a part of any portfolio. Here are three of the best.

Why Gold Does Not Belong in Your Portfolio

While gold might be a hedge against inflation, it is very volatile and best used as a trading device rather than a mainstay in one's portfolio.

Troubling Times for Kinder Morgan Inc Stock Appear Temporary

Kinder Morgan Inc is facing pipeline issues in Canada, but it seems likely that those issues will be resolved and KMI stock will continue being a solid investment.

Why Netflix, Inc. Should Do an Equity Offering

Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson is suggesting NFLX should raise capital. Equity makes more sense than debt for Netflix stock right now.

Why Time Warner Inc Stock Is Still a Solid Buy Despite Trial Pressures

There is no reasonable case for the Department of Justice here, which makes Time Warner (TWX) stock and AT&T solid buys despite any fears.

Despite Amazon Concerns, It’s Safe to Buy FedEx Corporation Stock

Worries about Amazon are overblown. FedEx Corporation may face challenges, but it's hard to go wrong with FDX stock over the long term.