Nathan Slaughter

Nathan Slaughter, Chief Investment Strategist of The Daily Paycheck and High-Yield Investing, has developed a long and successful track record over the years by finding profitable investments no matter where they hide. Nathan's previous experience includes a long tenure at AXA/Equitable Advisors, one of the world's largest financial planning firms. He also honed his research skills at Morgan Keegan, where he managed millions in portfolio assets and performed consultative retirement planning services. To reach more investors, Nathan switched gears in 2004 and began writing full-time. He has since published hundreds of articles for a variety of prominent online and print publications. Nathan has interviewed industry insiders like Paul Weisbruch and CEOs like Tom Evans of Bankrate.com, and has been quoted in the Los Angeles Times for his expertise on economic moats. Nathan's educational background includes NASD Series 6, 7, 63, & 65 certifications, as well as a degree in Finance/Investment Management from Sam M. Walton School of Business, where he received a full academic scholarship. When not following the market, Nathan enjoys watching his favorite baseball team, the Cubs, and camping and fishing with his family.

Analyst Articles

When it comes to successful investing (especially for income), there are seven do's and don'ts that have the most influence on long-term returns. Learn more... Read More

When it comes to successful investing (especially for income), there are seven do's and don'ts that have the most influence on long-term returns. Learn more... Read More

There may never be a time like WWII again in modern history. You could spend a lifetime learning about the causes of the war, the grand tactics of generals, the exploits of individuals, and more. And even then, you’re liable to come across something new. For example, I just recently… Read More

A few weeks ago, I told my premium readers it was time to dip our toes back into the cryptocurrency waters again. As you may know, there have been several setbacks in this space over the last year or so, which is why I warned readers to stay on the sidelines. But if you’ve been following along regularly, then you know I’ve been personally dabbling in this space for a few years now. But over at Capital Wealth Letter, we first ventured into this realm in 2021, when I made a prediction about crypto that gave readers a chance for… Read More

A few weeks ago, I told my premium readers it was time to dip our toes back into the cryptocurrency waters again. As you may know, there have been several setbacks in this space over the last year or so, which is why I warned readers to stay on the sidelines. But if you’ve been following along regularly, then you know I’ve been personally dabbling in this space for a few years now. But over at Capital Wealth Letter, we first ventured into this realm in 2021, when I made a prediction about crypto that gave readers a chance for a 400% gain. Right now, I believe investors are getting a “second chance” at another cryptocurrency “boom”. And that’s why we’re some time talking about the basics and the latest developments in this space. Today, I want to go back to the cryptocurrency that delivered that whopping 400% gain for readers back in 2021. I’m talking about Ethereum. Ethereum (ETH) 101 The first thing you should know about Ethereum is that it has real value. Each transaction that the Ethereum blockchain enables requires a transaction fee that users must pay with ETH. This is known in the crypto world as… Read More