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Sat, Jan 17th, 2026

Rick Orford

Sat, Jan 17th, 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

The Most Overlooked Dividend Kings to Buy in 2026

These overlooked Dividend Kings offer accelerating dividend growth, improving profitability, and long-term bullish momentum that income investors can rely on for consistent returns in 2026.

CINF : 162.18 (-0.73%)
MO : 61.76 (+0.29%)
NDSN : 271.92 (unch)
RPM : 110.91 (-0.82%)
3 Dividend Aristocrats Built to Perform During Uncertainty With Plenty of Upside

These Dividend Aristocrats show how steady earnings growth and rising payouts compound over time, delivering solid long-term returns.

LIN : 438.96 (-0.25%)
SPGI : 546.35 (+0.17%)
CTAS : 195.42 (-0.08%)
Don’t Chase Gold. Use This Options Trade to Earn Income Instead

Gold is surging. Cash-secured puts offer a way to earn income while potentially buying GLD at a discount during the precious metals bull run.

GLD : 421.29 (-0.48%)
Wall Street’s Top Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Using Buffett’s playbook, I screened his portfolio for top dividend payers Wall Street loves, highlighting three businesses suited for long-term income.

GOOGL : 330.00 (-0.84%)
KO : 70.44 (-0.06%)
V : 328.30 (+0.17%)
3 Undervalued Dividend Kings Built for Reliable Income in 2026

Income focused investors can find value today in long standing dividend growers trading at reasonable prices, backed by durable businesses and steady cash flow.

BDX : 207.11 (-0.60%)
FRT : 103.67 (+1.84%)
NUE : 174.39 (-0.23%)
3 Best Dividend Aristocrats to Buy in 2026

These Dividend Aristocrats have strong earnings growth, solid yields, and Wall Street buy ratings stand out as smart income plays for 2026.

SWK : 84.61 (+0.25%)
FRT : 103.67 (+1.84%)
MDT : 96.76 (-2.26%)
3 Dividend Kings Wall Street Loves for 2026

Kick off 2026 with three top-rated Dividend Kings offering decades of dividend growth, strong buy ratings, and reliable income with upside potential.

KO : 70.44 (-0.06%)
WMT : 119.70 (+0.42%)
NUE : 174.39 (-0.23%)
The Ultimate Buy and Hold Dividend ETF for Any Market

SCHD offers diversified, tax-efficient dividend income backed by high-quality stocks, but slower growth, sector concentration, and rate sensitivity matter.

$SPX : 6,940.01 (-0.06%)
SCHD : 28.90 (-0.45%)
High Yield Meets High Conviction: 3 Dividend Stocks Built for Any Market

These stocks offer dividend growth, fair payout ratios, and analyst buy ratings.

LIN : 438.96 (-0.25%)
CVE : 18.04 (-0.28%)
HAS : 86.20 (-0.79%)
WMT : 119.70 (+0.42%)
The Safest Way to Bet on the Santa Claus Rally

After two straight reverse Santa Claus rallies, this bull put spread targets a potential rebound with defined risk and income in just 13 days.

SPY : 691.66 (-0.08%)

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