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Sat, Mar 28th, 2026

Rick Orford

Sat, Mar 28th, 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.

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

Only 1 of These Top 2 REITs Is Built to Pay You for Generations

VICI or Realty Income? One offers higher yield and growth, while the other may benefit more when rate cuts arrive.

VICI : 26.61 (-2.03%)
O : 60.69 (+0.70%)
3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Up 200% That Nobody Is Talking About

Three top-performing Dividend Aristocrats delivered big 5-year gains, steady dividend growth, and still look positioned for more upside ahead.

CAT : 695.40 (-1.11%)
XOM : 170.99 (+3.36%)
CAH : 206.58 (-0.54%)
Nvidia Stock Has Had a Monster Run. This Bear Call Strategy Pays You If the Party Is Over.

NVIDIA's rally may cool in 2026, but a bear call spread can still generate income in a neutral or slightly bearish market.

Exxon vs. Chevron: Which Energy Giant Will Pay You for Generations as Oil Prices Surge?

Iran tensions and higher oil prices are putting Exxon Mobil and Chevron in focus, but only one looks like the stronger dividend stock today.

CVX : 211.15 (+1.62%)
XOM : 170.99 (+3.36%)
3 High Dividend Growth Kings for Generations of Income That Are Still Rated ‘Buy’

These 3 Dividend Kings combine steady businesses, rising dividends, and solid upside potential for long-term income investors.

ABT : 103.99 (-0.55%)
LOW : 230.31 (-2.42%)
RPM : 97.55 (-0.83%)
Walmart v.s Costco: Which Is the Better Dividend Stock in 2026?

Walmart offers scale, value, and dividend strength, while Costco brings loyalty and growth. The better stock depends on your investing goals.

COST : 983.86 (+0.43%)
WMT : 122.89 (+0.58%)
3 Analyst-Approved Stocks With Fat Yields That Could Rally 27% or More

Three high-yield BDCs with strong analyst support offer double-digit dividend yields and potential upside for income-focused investors.

BXSL : 23.51 (-2.08%)
TRIN : 14.29 (-1.65%)
OBDC : 10.83 (-2.52%)
The $200 Billion Question: Is Amazon Finally Ready to Pay a Dividend?

Will Amazon pay a dividend? I'll explain AMZN’s $200B AI spend, the peer pressure within the MAG7 lineup, and whether the company can actually pay a dividend at this point.

MSFT : 356.77 (-2.51%)
NVDA : 167.52 (-2.17%)
META : 525.72 (-3.99%)
GOOG : 273.76 (-2.49%)
AAPL : 248.80 (-1.62%)
TSLA : 361.83 (-2.76%)
KO : 75.71 (+1.37%)
AMZN : 199.34 (-3.95%)
3 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Kings That Wall Street Loves Most in 2026

Dividend Kings such as Coca-Cola, S&P Global, and Walmart combine decades of dividend growth with solid returns, offering stability in volatile markets.

KO : 75.71 (+1.37%)
SPGI : 406.24 (-1.51%)
WMT : 122.89 (+0.58%)
Coca-Cola or PepsiCo: Which is the Ultimate Choice for Generations of Income?

Two beverage giants battle over dividends, cash flow, and growth. Which income stock comes out on top for investors?

KO : 75.71 (+1.37%)
PEP : 153.04 (+1.47%)

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