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Rick Orford

Thu, Apr 23rd, 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 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 : 979.90 (+2.67%)
ABBV : 201.28 (+0.39%)
NUE : 213.22 (-0.49%)
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 : 124.11 (+1.23%)
EOG : 133.42 (+0.31%)
3 Dividend Kings With 50+ Years of Raises Are Trading at a Huge Discount. Analysts Say Buy Before They Rebound

Three Dividend Kings, Sysco, P&G, and BD, look oversold or near it, offering yield, resilience, and possible upside in a volatile market.

SYY : 76.06 (+0.70%)
PG : 144.91 (+1.44%)
BDX : 156.08 (+0.28%)
The S&P 500 Dropped Below 6,300 and Is Already Bouncing. Here Are 2 Options Trades to Ride It Higher.

The S&P 500's sharp rebound has bulls watching closely. Here's how two long calls can position traders for upside recovery.

SPY : 710.44 (-0.11%)
Comparing 2 Healthcare Giants: Which Dividend Aristocrat Will Keep Paying Out for Generations to Come?

Johnson & Johnson offers scale and stability, but Abbott’s cheaper valuation, higher yield, and stronger upside make it the more attractive pick now.

ABT : 91.85 (+0.16%)
JNJ : 228.84 (+1.21%)
While the S&P 500 Struggles, These 3 Energy Dividend Stocks Are Soaring

Find out which dividend stocks are still worth buying and how much upside remains.

PAA : 21.28 (+0.38%)
CNQ : 45.03 (+0.78%)
OKE : 86.21 (+0.17%)
The S&P 500 Is Down 7% but Caterpillar Stock Is Not. This Bull Put Trade Pays You to Bet on It.

Even in a weak market, Caterpillar bull put spreads may offer defined-risk income if you're mildly bullish on industrial sector strength.

XLI : 174.06 (+1.77%)
$SPX : 7,124.16 (-0.19%)
CAT : 836.42 (+3.41%)
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 : 28.35 (+0.53%)
O : 63.91 (+0.90%)
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 : 836.42 (+3.41%)
XOM : 149.90 (+0.27%)
CAH : 201.43 (+0.44%)
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.

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