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Jim Nelson

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.

  1. Total Income Alert

    The No. 1 Aspect of an Income Investment to Look For • May 18, 2012

    Today, I’m going to show you the No. 1 thing you need to look for when settling on an income investment. Plus, I have two quick portfolio updates……Read more…

  2. Total Income Alert

    Option Expiration Alert: Your $330 Check Clears Tomorrow • May 17, 2012

    A few months ago, I recommended you lock in a $330 check. Tomorrow at 4 p.m. it clears. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE:FCX) hasn’t necessarily been our most profitable play over the past year. But it has still been a solid cash cow for us. Ordinary shareholders have received just $1.06 in the past 11 …Read more…

  3. Lifetime Income Report

    7 Pillars of Dividend Investing • May 14, 2012

    Special video presentation of Jim Nelson’s seven-point filtering system……Read more…

  4. Total Income Alert

    Flash Alert: Sell Calls on Intel to Cash in a Crazy Double-Digit Yield • May 11, 2012

    After months of waiting on one of my favorite income ideas, it’s time to strike. Check out this newly triggered double-digit yield……Read more…

  5. Penny Sleuth

    A Crack at One of the Fastest-Growing Sectors in the Market • May 11, 2012

    Income investing to many people means picking up a few “go-to” industries. Utilities, energy producers and health care stocks are all obvious plays for anyone looking to lock in larger income. Unfortunately, it just isn’t that easy. My portfolio has plenty of the first two categories. We have a handful of above-average utilities and energy …Read more…

  6. Lifetime Income Report

    The 7 Pillars of Dividend Investing • May 11, 2012

    Instead of the regular portfolio updates, I have something even better. A back to the basics presentation detailing what makes for a great legacy income play……Read more…

  7. Total Income Alert

    Flash Sell: Quadruple Your Income on Your Gold-tirement Play • May 9, 2012

    The next leg of your Gold-tirement trade is ready… locking in a 9.1% yield……Read more…