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 manages our 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. And although he has experience in everything from momentum investing to options, one of his proudest investing accomplishments has been buying and holding on to Apple since 2014.
Brad believes that successful investing doesn't have to be complicated and that anyone can achieve financial independence regardless of background. 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.
An experienced powerlifter, Brad spends his time renovating and working on his property in Texas and tending to cattle when not following the market.
Analyst Articles
We all know that income is hard to come by. Until five minutes ago, interest rates had been low for years, leaving investors with few options. Thankfully, things have gotten better recently. (For example, I am getting offers for a high-yield savings account that pays 3.5% – not bad.) But… Read More
Three weeks into 2023, the award for the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 (so far) goes to Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) -- up a whopping... Read More
One of my favorite “under the radar” examples of brand power has produced some fantastic long-term returns for investors... Read More
One of my favorite “under the radar” examples of brand power has produced some fantastic long-term returns for investors... Read More
This could be the single most underappreciated "secret" to building wealth. And best of all, it’s so amazingly simple, anyone can do it. Read More
This could be the single most underappreciated "secret" to building wealth. And best of all, it’s so amazingly simple, anyone can do it. Read More
I don’t often talk about personal finance stuff in my premium newsletters. My job is to bring readers investment ideas. Ultimately, that’s what we’re all here for. But outside of just providing picks, my goal is to help you learn how to build wealth. That’s what I want to talk… Read More
Like the “living dead” -- they seem fine at first glance, but they’re barely going anywhere. Here's why that can be dangerous... Read More
Like the “living dead” -- they seem fine at first glance, but they’re barely going anywhere. Here's why that can be dangerous... Read More
Around the holidays, I told you about my favorite special dividend payers. Today, I want to tell you about another one... Read More
Around the holidays, I told you about my favorite special dividend payers. Today, I want to tell you about another one... Read More
Today, I want to revisit an asset class that provides both income and stability. These hybrid securities may technically be a type of equity, but they walk and talk a lot like bonds. And with an average yield of 6%, any income-hungry investor should give them a look. I’m talking… Read More
It's a good idea to rebalance your portfolio periodically. And if you haven't already, a new calendar year is a great time to do it. Read More
It's a good idea to rebalance your portfolio periodically. And if you haven't already, a new calendar year is a great time to do it. Read More
I have to say, I wasn’t prepared for this pick coming across my desk. But it's my job to share it with you. Learn more... Read More
I have to say, I wasn’t prepared for this pick coming across my desk. But it's my job to share it with you. Learn more... Read More
