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

While writing about Boeing (NYSE: BA) recently, I was reminded of the company’s many attributes. The aerospace giant operates in a growing field with daunting barriers to entry, generates buckets of free cash flow, and generously shares the profits with stockholders. —Recommended Link— Larry Claims He Makes $213,000 A Year Using This System On average, a handful of investors quietly make $1,543 a month with this simple, 3-step system. Some, like Larry from Washington, will bank 6-figures this year. To find out what you’re missing, click here NOW… Those are just a few of the reasons why I recommended… Read More

While writing about Boeing (NYSE: BA) recently, I was reminded of the company’s many attributes. The aerospace giant operates in a growing field with daunting barriers to entry, generates buckets of free cash flow, and generously shares the profits with stockholders. —Recommended Link— Larry Claims He Makes $213,000 A Year Using This System On average, a handful of investors quietly make $1,543 a month with this simple, 3-step system. Some, like Larry from Washington, will bank 6-figures this year. To find out what you’re missing, click here NOW… Those are just a few of the reasons why I recommended the stock years ago in another newsletter. Incidentally, I bought the stock below $125, and today it trades above $330. Along the way, dividends have nearly tripled. Still, the annual distribution of $8.12 per share leaves the yield a bit shy of my minimum 4% threshold for inclusion in my High-Yield Investing premium newsletter. #-ad_banner-#But that got me thinking. There had to be quite a few other stocks sitting even closer to that threshold. All it would take is another down day in the market, or a decent dividend hike — or some combination of the two — to put… Read More

By all accounts, it was a productive holiday season for retailers across the country. Mastercard (NYSE: MA), which is uniquely qualified to monitor spending habits, estimates the U.S. holiday spending rose 5.1% this year. That represents the sharpest annual increase in six years. If… Read More

Stocks just had their worst December since the Great Depression and Wall Street analysts are scrambling to update their price targets and recommendations. Analysts tracked by Factset Earnings now see fourth quarter earnings for the S&P 500 just 12.4% higher from 2017. That’s from estimated growth of 16.6% in late-September and profits are expected just 7.9% higher for 2019 versus last year. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than… Read More

Stocks just had their worst December since the Great Depression and Wall Street analysts are scrambling to update their price targets and recommendations. Analysts tracked by Factset Earnings now see fourth quarter earnings for the S&P 500 just 12.4% higher from 2017. That’s from estimated growth of 16.6% in late-September and profits are expected just 7.9% higher for 2019 versus last year. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than $8.9 Billion to shareholders in 2018. It has one of the widest moats you’ll ever see, and continues to grow in virtually every market around the world. Details here. The end-of-year recommendations and estimates have become a deafening roar as analysts sell investors into the next hot stock. #-ad_banner-#But should you listen? Analysts aren’t infallible and are sometimes just plain wrong. In fact, playing the contrarian against analyst recommendations could help you find opportunities ready for the rebound. Should You Follow Analyst Recommendations In Stocks? Analyst stock ratings can seem like a crap shoot with research by NerdWallet showing… Read More

There is no question that December has been the most lucrative month for short-term traders in years. The volatility and liquidity are superb for those who thrive on big price swings. —Recommended Link— Act Before December 31st To Lock In $3,080 In Monthly Payouts From Hidden ‘Executive Dividends’ Executive Dividends are one of Wall Street’s best-kept secrets, paying out a small fortune in unannounced cash seemingly at random–and today, Nathan Slaughter shows you where to find them. Read more here. At the same time, fearful investors and chaotic trading action have combined to create a massive  opportunity for those… Read More

There is no question that December has been the most lucrative month for short-term traders in years. The volatility and liquidity are superb for those who thrive on big price swings. —Recommended Link— Act Before December 31st To Lock In $3,080 In Monthly Payouts From Hidden ‘Executive Dividends’ Executive Dividends are one of Wall Street’s best-kept secrets, paying out a small fortune in unannounced cash seemingly at random–and today, Nathan Slaughter shows you where to find them. Read more here. At the same time, fearful investors and chaotic trading action have combined to create a massive  opportunity for those with long-term perspectives.  I’ll go so far as to say that the recent stock market opportunity is the best I have witnessed in years. #-ad_banner-#With even the super bull, Jim Cramer, proclaiming to buy gold, now is the time for savvy investors to start searching for long-term income stocks. Remember, buy the fear and sell the greed! I have identified five income-focused stocks that make sense to consider for 2019 and beyond. 1. UBS E-TRACS Wells Fargo Business Development Company ETN (BDCS) I love business development companies as income-producing stocks!  Business development companies, or BDCs, provide a service to… Read More

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful tool in planning and getting the most from your investments and can even help increase your portfolio returns. The IRS says you can offset capital gains booked each year with an equal amount of losses. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than $8.9 Billion to shareholders in 2018. It has one of the widest moats you’ll ever see, and continues to grow in virtually… Read More

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful tool in planning and getting the most from your investments and can even help increase your portfolio returns. The IRS says you can offset capital gains booked each year with an equal amount of losses. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than $8.9 Billion to shareholders in 2018. It has one of the widest moats you’ll ever see, and continues to grow in virtually every market around the world. Details here. Even better, it allows you to deduct up to $3,000 in income from losses that aren’t offset with gains. Any losses booked beyond that $3,000 limit carry over to offset future years’ gains. #-ad_banner-#The problem for many investors in planning tax-loss harvesting is that wash-sale rule and the fear that your harvested-stock will rebound in the 30-days you don’t own it. This is where a little stock research, finding a correlated or similar stock, can fill the gap and help you take advantage of this powerful tax-planning tool. How Much Can Tax Loss… Read More

This year’s top-performing asset class isn’t stocks, bonds, commodities, or real estate. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than $8.9 Billion to shareholders in 2018. It has one of the widest moats you’ll ever see, and continues to grow in virtually every market around the world. Details here. And no, it’s not crypto-currency either.  It is cash.  That’s right. Cash is the top performing asset class year-to-date. Beating out… Read More

This year’s top-performing asset class isn’t stocks, bonds, commodities, or real estate. —Recommended Link— The Top 10 ‘Must-Own’ Stocks For 2019 Your Definitive Guide To Beating This Market (Stock Names and Ticker Symbols Revealed). Stock #1 has doubled its dividend over the past 6 years… dishing out more than $8.9 Billion to shareholders in 2018. It has one of the widest moats you’ll ever see, and continues to grow in virtually every market around the world. Details here. And no, it’s not crypto-currency either.  It is cash.  That’s right. Cash is the top performing asset class year-to-date. Beating out U.S. stocks, global stocks, investment grade bonds, junk bonds, commodities, real estate, you name it… Cash is king. Cash is underrated by most investors. Yet it’s the easiest way to reduce risk in your portfolio. It can cushion your portfolio during a market crash, as well as deliver unlimited upside in the form of opportunities that have yet to come.  But I’ve noticed a common problem when investors are holding cash… they don’t know what to do with it.  And to be honest, there are so many options out there between savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit (CD),… Read More

The stated aim of The Daily Paycheck has always been “to help you reach the goal of receiving a dividend check for every day of the year.” Dividend payments tend to be concentrated, of course, but I’m happy to report that the number of paychecks reinvested in The… Read More