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Rick Orford

Thu, Jul 10th, 2025

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

3 Dividend Kings You’ll Wish You Bought Before 2025 Ends

These are three of my favorite Dividend Kings to own right now: reliable, time-tested companies that continue to deliver steady income and long-term growth.

$SPX : 6,263.26 (+0.61%)
SPGI : 528.73 (+0.44%)
EMR : 139.80 (+0.77%)
WMT : 96.81 (-0.29%)
Missed the Rally? These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Still Explode Higher

Three dividend stocks with analyst Strong Buy ratings and bullish technicals, offering income and potential upside despite market highs.

NTES : 130.25 (-2.27%)
TPR : 95.31 (+3.36%)
LHX : 259.05 (+0.76%)
3 Overlooked Dividend Aristocrats To Buy in 2025

These three dividend companies all share one common trait: strong earnings growth and rising cash flow.

ABT : 133.22 (-0.10%)
CAH : 164.26 (-0.12%)
ECL : 268.21 (-0.26%)
Nvidia: 3 Long Call Plays – One Was Clearly Built for Profit

Long calls profit from upside moves, but time is key. Longer-dated options reduce decay and improve odds.

3 Under-The-Radar Dividend Aristocrats Set to Breakout in Q3

These three dividend companies all share one commonality: near-perfect buy ratings and breakout potential.

ABT : 133.22 (-0.10%)
IBM : 290.14 (-0.10%)
CAH : 164.26 (-0.12%)
Wall Street’s 3 Favorite Dividend Kings You'd Ever Need

These top-rated Dividend Kings boast near-perfect analyst scores, consistent payouts, and long-term growth, making them standout picks for income investors.

KO : 69.48 (-1.08%)
SPGI : 528.73 (+0.44%)
WMT : 96.81 (-0.29%)
3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Aristocrats About to Explode Higher

These buy-rated Dividend Aristocrats are trading at rare discounts, offering strong yields, bullish ratings, and potential long-term upside.

ABT : 133.22 (-0.10%)
PNR : 106.90 (+1.06%)
CAH : 164.26 (-0.12%)
3 Highly-Rated Dividend Stocks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Should)

Explore high-yield, mid-cap dividend stocks with strong analyst ratings, solid payout ratios, and consistent income potential beyond the usual blue chips.

CPA : 108.71 (-0.58%)
RITM : 11.72 (+0.60%)
NXST : 183.41 (-0.05%)
3 Dividend Growth Stocks To Buy and Hold Forever

These three companies have a high 5-year dividend yield, providing long-term stability while maximizing income.

ABT : 133.22 (-0.10%)
PH : 707.59 (+0.09%)
ABBV : 190.62 (+0.45%)
3 Dividend Aristocrats Ready for an (Upward) Technical Breakout

These Dividend Aristocrats show strong buy signals with Barchart’s Trend Seeker. They offer income and breakout potential for investors watching now.

ABT : 133.22 (-0.10%)
CVX : 153.02 (-0.14%)
IBM : 290.14 (-0.10%)
XOM : 113.80 (-0.34%)
ALB : 70.79 (+0.81%)
CAT : 402.18 (+2.00%)

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