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. Case in point: One of his proudest investing accomplishments is buying and 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
In this interview, our income expert gives advice for investors who are just starting out, why...
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In this interview, our income expert gives advice for investors who are just starting out, why dividends matter, and more... Read More
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I recently opened a 529 account for our newborn daughter. Having attended a private university, I’m all too aware that it can be expensive to get a diploma – even if it was 15 years ago. So we better get started now… When I looked up the sticker price for… Read More
If you're looking for a little less volatility in your portfolio, but still want income then this...
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If you're looking for a little less volatility in your portfolio, but still want income then this is a good place to start... Read More
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Ever wondered how shorting a stock works? Let's dive in to get a better understanding of the...
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Ever wondered how shorting a stock works? Let's dive in to get a better understanding of the mechanics (as well as the risks)... Read More
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While the pundits on TV debate whether we’re in a recession or not, here’s what you should be...
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While the pundits on TV debate whether we’re in a recession or not, here’s what you should be doing instead... Read More
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It’s the question on everyone’s mind right now. Are we in a recession? After two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, it’s a fair question. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. GDP fell by 0.9% in the second quarter. In Q1, the economy shrank by 1.6%. That’s the… Read More
The Fed hikes rates. Meanwhile, I turned to my colleague Nathan Slaughter to talk about high...
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The Fed hikes rates. Meanwhile, I turned to my colleague Nathan Slaughter to talk about high yields, bonds, and buyouts... Read More
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Well folks, I hate to say I told you so. You may remember two weeks ago, when we learned that inflation reached a new high by rising 9.1% on a year-over-year basis in June. Because of that, I said that the Fed was likely to hike the benchmark rate by… Read More
More data suggests the Fed has a tough battle ahead. In the meantime, I turned to my colleague for...
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More data suggests the Fed has a tough battle ahead. In the meantime, I turned to my colleague for some timeless guidance... Read More
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I’m going out on a limb and calling it now. I think we’re going to see a 1% rate hike later this month when the Federal Reserve meets. The reason is simple. We learned earlier this week that the Consumer Price Index rose 9.1% on a year-over-year basis in June. Read More
