Jim Nelson

| Managing Editor

Managing Editor

Jim has been a serious stock investor since he was very young. He bought his first shares of AOL and Starbucks when he was just 14 years old. 

In 2007, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Political Science with a focus in History. He knew that, where those worlds intersect with finance, there’s serious money to be made. 

After college, Jim began in small cap investing and writing at Agora Financial. His focus even then was on value investing, putting global economics and political understanding together with deep financial analysis. 

Soon he launched several income-focused newsletters, including ones that expanded into corporate bonds and selling stock options for income. This work took

He puts his knowledge of geopolitical affairs, market history, and financial valuations to work in finding the best option income opportunities no matter which market we’re facing. 

When stocks are up, down, or sideways, he knows how to help readers seek the best income ideas. And at Weekend Windfalls, he’s prepared to share that deep background and understanding with you and to put it into practice. 

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Go for above-average income, without outsized risk.
Whether you prefer looking at a chart or listening to ‘the Boss,’ this new interest rate pattern is becoming obvious.
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While we wait for the inevitable bond rally, let’s add a little more income to our monthly payments.
If you’ve been looking for yield, read this now.
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With expiration week nearly upon us, here’s how we stand … and what you should expect.
Summer is already on the minds of your editors. Fortunately, they also have specific ways for you to make money even while on vacation.
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The recent drop in price from our shipping giant gives us a chance at another payday before the weekend.
He’s taking Pershing Square public anyway. So, buyer beware.
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Oil companies are making larger profits all the time because of one picks-and-shovels play. Sell puts on it today.
The debate over which direction stocks will head into this summer is here.

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