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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. Lifetime Income Report

    How America’s Hidden Addiction Put 12% in Investors’ Pockets — and How You Can Get Your Cut • December 12, 2012

    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……Read more…

  2. Total Income Alert

    The Untold Story Behind Your Oldest Holding’s Biggest Move • December 7, 2012

    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.…Read more…

  3. Total Income Alert

    Our Dow Play Just Came Back Into Range… For a 21% Yield! • November 28, 2012

    Our Dow Jones component just came back into range. Act now for a 21% yield!…Read more…

  4. Total Income Alert

    Flash Alert: Close out This Double-digit Yield 2 Months Early • November 20, 2012

    With a huge market bounce, today’s the perfect time to exit our three-month play in one-third the time.…Read more…

  5. Total Income Alert

    Here Cometh the “Great Rotation” • November 16, 2012

    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……Read more…

  6. Total Income Alert

    Flash Action: Exit This Call to Lock in Your Latest Printing Income • November 12, 2012

    We can use the market’s recent slide to our advantage by locking in our latest covered call position on our printing giant……Read more…

  7. Lifetime Income Report

    How H.R. 6430 Forces the U.S. Federal Government to Pay You a Growing 7.6% Income Yield • November 12, 2012

    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……Read more…