Brad Briggs is the Editorial Director of StreetAuthority. A veteran of the financial publishing industry, Brad manages the team of writers and editors responsible for our premium newsletters, free newsletters, and website. He formerly co-wrote our Maximum Profit premium newsletter, and is also the managing editor for StreetAuthority's premium subscribers-only newsletter, StreetAuthority Insider.
Brad bought his first stock in high school and has been hooked ever since. After graduating early from college, success in the market enabled him to pay off his student loans and buy his first house. Brad believes that successful investing doesn't have to be complicated, and that anyone can achieve financial independence no matter their background. One of his proudest accomplishments is holding on to Apple since 2014.
As Editorial Director, Brad makes it his mission to demystify the world of investing for a wide audience. His writing has been featured in outlets like Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, and MSN Money, among others.
When he's not following the market, Brad spends his time powerlifting and tending to cattle near his home in Texas.
Analyst Articles
As it turns out this is a huge business that’s growing by leaps and bounds – and one we can...
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As it turns out this is a huge business that’s growing by leaps and bounds – and one we can profit from. Here's how... Read More
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When I returned to the house from the gym the other day, my wife had a concerned look on her face. “Something is wrong with Sophie,” she announced. When I asked what the deal was, she simply offered that our dog was “acting funny” and that she thinks “something is… Read More
The Fed appears ready to begin "tapering" later this year. Here's what that means -- and how...
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The Fed appears ready to begin "tapering" later this year. Here's what that means -- and how investors should handle it... Read More
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A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to take a trip to Yellowstone National Park. If you’ve never been, I strongly recommend you do so. It’s one of our nation’s greatest treasures. In the parts of the park where you go to see the geysers, you… Read More
For the past month, one of my best friends in the world has been in the fight of his life with Covid. At the beginning, each passing day brought another piece of distressing news. But now, my buddy is slowly turning the corner, and each day brings another report of… Read More
In the following exchange, we talk about how she trades options for income (without suffering big...
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In the following exchange, we talk about how she trades options for income (without suffering big losses), and more... Read More
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One of my investing mentors is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. In a former life, she had a front-row seat at the professional poker circuit. Remember when you began to see it on TV about 20 years ago? I remember in college, I had friends who… Read More
Holding these five "Bulletproof" income stocks is the best “no brainer” way to build wealth...
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Holding these five "Bulletproof" income stocks is the best “no brainer” way to build wealth year after year... Read More
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In a sign of the times, I got a curious email the other day from none other than the local company I pay to fertilize our lawn. Turns out, they’re hiking prices. Effective immediately. The letter from the owner laid out the decision plainly: “Last year, with all the… Read More
It's no longer just about the iPhone. Here's why, after all this time, Apple still deserves a place...
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It's no longer just about the iPhone. Here's why, after all this time, Apple still deserves a place in your portfolio for years to come... Read More
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