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Rick Orford

Rick Orford

Rick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. The most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News, cover his work. 

His passion is business, and he works tirelessly to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner. As a result, he is recognized in the top 1% of investing experts and financial bloggers on TipRanks

In 2018, Rick wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “He would tell his younger self.”

When not thinking about business, Rick writes (mainly about cruise ship travel) for his travel blog and is an enthusiast of fast cars, technology, & cooking. 

Most Recent Stories

Why Coca-Cola and Walmart Top This List of Steady, Low-Volatility Dividend Aristocrats

Dividend Aristocrats can offer income, stability, and consistency. Here are four lower-volatility names analysts still like.

LIN : 507.90 (+0.09%)
KO : 79.48 (+3.46%)
CAH : 205.71 (+1.97%)
WMT : 118.88 (+0.97%)
Altria and Philip Morris Are Both Dividend Giants, But Barchart Data Shows 1 Stock Is a Much Stronger Buy Here

Altria and Philip Morris may look similar, but their dividends, markets, valuations, and smoke-free strategies tell a very different story.

MO : 72.19 (+2.25%)
PM : 178.29 (+1.89%)
Visa vs. Mastercard Stock: Using Barchart Data to Pick the Best Payments Giant Now

Visa and Mastercard dominate in payments, but one's stronger financials and dividend growth give it a slight edge.

MA : 491.08 (+1.93%)
V : 323.57 (+1.06%)
How Traders Can Play Broadcom Stock’s Bull Run With Less Upfront Money

Broadcom’s bull run has traders eyeing bull put spreads, a defined-risk options strategy that can generate upfront income with less capital required.

AVGO : 385.73 (-7.92%)
3 Ultra-Reliable Dividend Kings Trading at Bargain-Basement Prices

These beaten-down Dividend Kings, trading near their 2026 lows, offer income, rebound potential, and Wall Street-backed upside for patient investors.

ABT : 91.07 (+0.32%)
LOW : 210.74 (+1.55%)
PEP : 141.92 (-0.16%)
Micron Stock Is Up 726%. This Options Strategy Pays You to Buy the Dip

Micron’s AI-driven rally has pushed shares up 726%. Here’s how a cash-secured put can pay investors to target a lower entry.

MU : 864.01 (-13.25%)
Microsoft vs. Apple Stock: The Numbers Reveal a Clear Winner Heading Into H2 2026

Microsoft vs. Apple stock: Compare fundamentals, valuation, dividends, analyst ratings, and AI exposure to see which looks like the better buy.

MSFT : 416.67 (-2.66%)
AAPL : 307.34 (-1.25%)
3 Soaring Dividend Aristocrats That Wall Street Says to Buy Now

Three Dividend Aristocrats are beating the S&P 500 in 2026, backed by strong gains, long dividend streaks, and bullish analyst ratings.

CAT : 904.28 (-3.85%)
XOM : 149.92 (-1.39%)
NUE : 254.39 (-3.01%)
3 Dividend Aristocrats Under $100 to Buy and Hold Forever

These three Dividend Aristocrats under $100 offer steady payouts, reasonable payout ratios, and analyst-backed upside potential.

ABT : 91.07 (+0.32%)
MKC : 47.24 (+1.33%)
SJM : 103.54 (+2.39%)
MDT : 81.67 (-0.32%)
The AI Boom Needs Real Assets to Survive. This ETF Lets You Profit From Both.

AI stocks are stretched, but the boom can't happen without real assets. This VanEck ETF gives investors exposure to both. Is it the smarter way to play AI?

RAAX : 40.43 (-2.63%)

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