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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.

  1. Total Income Alert

    How to Not End Up as Lion Lunch • February 3, 2012

    As Ralph Wanger pointed out in his book, A Zebra in Lion Country, the best grass — and investments — are on the outside of the herd. And that’s exactly where I’m looking for your next investment ideas… …Read more…

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    Record Results Yet Again as Earnings Season Sweeps Through Your Portfolio • February 3, 2012

    As earnings season sweeps through our portfolio, we play catch-up. Today, we update five of our favorite plays… …Read more…

  3. Total Income Alert

    The 2-Minute Guide to Preferred Ticker Symbols • January 30, 2012

    Since the brokerage industry refuses to standardize preferred ticker symbols, here’s a quick guide……Read more…

  4. Total Income Alert

    How You Can Avoid Stocks and Bonds While Collecting a Cool 7.8% Income Yield • January 27, 2012

    With so much volatility and worries coming out of the stock
    and bond markets, I’m looking elsewhere. And this month, I found a
    massive 7.75% income yield……Read more…

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    What Investors Are Doing in This Zero Interest Rate Market • January 27, 2012

    The macro environment has never been better for our portfolio. But it doesn’t come without its own problems… …Read more…

  6. Total Income Alert

    Flash Buy: Close Your March Gold Calls for a Free-and-clear $345 Payout per Contract • January 25, 2012

    Over the last six days, something incredible has happened with our golden income play, Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM). Shares have fallen off a cliff compared to both its gold-mining brethren and the shiny yellow metal itself since Jan. 17. While this chart may not be as clear as I’d like, note the divergence in performance …Read more…

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    Record Results and an All-Important DOE Deal • January 20, 2012

    Today, we have one news blip that couldn’t come at a better time…and a record earnings result from a company recently thought to be in trouble……Read more…