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Rick Orford

Thu, May 7th, 2026

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

3 Dividend Aristocrats With Soaring Profits That Wall Street Says to Buy Now

3 Dividend Aristocrats with strong profit growth, safe payout ratios, decades of raises, and Buy-rated Wall Street support.

IBM : 231.19 (+2.41%)
PPG : 109.89 (-1.47%)
JNJ : 221.25 (-1.50%)
McDonald’s Is Down 4% and Starbucks Is Up 25% in 2026. The Better Dividend Stock Might Surprise You.

Starbucks is up 25% in 2026 while McDonald's slipped 4%. So why might McDonald's still be the smarter dividend buy? The numbers tell a story most investors are missing.

SBUX : 105.10 (-1.26%)
MCD : 283.41 (-0.24%)
This Dividend King Yields 6.4% and Wall Street Still Says ‘Buy.’ Should You?

Altria yields 6.4% and has raised its dividend for 56 years. Wall Street still rates it a Buy. Find out if this Dividend King belongs in your portfolio.

MO : 69.42 (-1.07%)
AT&T Yields 4.3% and Verizon Yields 6%. Which Telecom Stock Will Actually Pay You More in the Long Term?

Two telecom giants, two completely different profiles. Which one belongs in your portfolio?

T : 25.34 (-0.90%)
VZ : 47.38 (-0.13%)
The 3 Dividend Aristocrats Wall Street Calls a ‘Strong Buy’ With Up to 46% Upside

These 3 Strong Buy Dividend Aristocrats have decades of payout growth, durable businesses, and analyst-backed upside of up to 46%.

SPGI : 428.40 (+1.14%)
CAH : 187.50 (-2.08%)
WMT : 129.33 (-0.58%)
Intel Just Hit an All-Time High Above $85. Here Are 2 Options Trades That Pay You as the Comeback Continues.

Intel’s rebound has lifted volatility. Here’s how cash-secured puts and bull put spreads can turn that comeback into options income.

INTC : 111.48 (-1.35%)
3 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 13% That Wall Street Rates a Strong Buy

Three under-the-radar dividend stocks offer yields up to 13%, bullish analyst ratings, and possible upside for income investors seeking overlooked names.

OBDC : 11.55 (-1.79%)
OMF : 56.20 (+0.54%)
TSLX : 17.82 (-0.50%)
Wall Street Says Buy Merck Over Pfizer. The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story.

A tougher market puts two healthcare dividend giants in focus, as investors weigh income, stability, valuation, and long-term upside.

MRK : 111.54 (-1.78%)
PFE : 26.24 (-1.09%)
Only 3 Dividend Kings Passed This Brutal Screen. They Could Pay You Well for Years to Come.

Three Dividend Kings with 50+ years of raises combine reliable income, solid growth, and analyst support, making them stand out in a shaky market.

PH : 895.67 (-0.77%)
ABBV : 202.55 (-1.21%)
NUE : 227.88 (-2.71%)
ConocoPhillips vs. EOG: 1 of These Energy Stocks Is Cheaper and Pays You More. Which One?

ConocoPhillips and EOG are both winning energy stocks, but one stands out on scale while the other looks cheaper and stronger for income.

COP : 115.02 (-3.26%)
EOG : 129.84 (-3.60%)

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