Jim Nelson began his investing career during the tech boom at age 14 – with purchases of Starbucks and AOL. Early inspiration came from an old Tweedy Brown whitepaper: “What Works in the Market.” He graduated with a degree in Political Science from Pittsburgh University, Nelson focuses on income investing, including dividends, covered calls, and fixed-income. Additionally, he covers MLPs, ADRs, utilities, consumer staples and tobacco. Nelson is the managing editor of Lifetime Income Report and Total Income Alert.
How America’s Hidden Addiction Put 12% in Investors’ Pockets — and How You Can Get Your Cut
We've found a company that has managed to unlock massive cash flows in a completely overlooked industry. The even better part is how they choose to reward shareholders with it...
The Untold Story Behind Your Oldest Holding’s Biggest Move
The only real news story this week was -- to say the least -- not well received by investors. Here’s why they’re wrong…and why we’re holding strong.
Our Dow Play Just Came Back Into Range… For a 21% Yield!
Our Dow Jones component just came back into range. Act now for a 21% yield!
How One Family Saved $180 Million in Taxes
Before you head out for turkey day, check out why a simple dividend calendar shuffle saves one family $180 million in taxes…and what that means for you…
Flash Alert: Close out This Double-digit Yield 2 Months Early
With a huge market bounce, today’s the perfect time to exit our three-month play in one-third the time.
Here Cometh the “Great Rotation”
Preferred stocks certainly come with many advantages. But they are also flawed in their own right. Today, I explain why you need to tread lightly...and what steps you need to take to protect your three “elite” plays...
Flash Action: Exit This Call to Lock in Your Latest Printing Income
We can use the market’s recent slide to our advantage by locking in our latest covered call position on our printing giant...
How H.R. 6430 Forces the U.S. Federal Government to Pay You a Growing 7.6% Income Yield
We’ve finally decided to pull the trigger on one of our favorite watch list plays. You’ll see why this piece of legislation makes now the perfect time to get in. Plus, we have part three of your portfolio update…
The 4 Charts You Need to See When Readjusting Your Portfolio for 2013
As we near year-end, it’ll soon be time for prudent investors to readjust their portfolios’ asset allocations. Before you do the same, you need to check out these four charts...
The Final Nail in the Fixed-Income Coffin?
With elections out of the way, we can dive back into the dreaded fiscal cliff and tax debates. One proposal could send in the final nail into the fixed-income coffin. Here’s how we are preparing…