About
About Rick Orford
Wall Street Journal best-selling author and financial writer focused on stocks and options, and a top 1% financial blogger on TipRanks. My passion is business, and I aim to make investing easy to understand through my YouTube channel, books and articles.
Credentials
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My work has appeared in many financial and mainstream outlets. Journalists and editors can find my verified credentials on MuckRack.
My story
From business owner to author
The path that led to teaching investing in plain English.
2004
Web marketing agency
I founded a web marketing agency in 2004, and it was acquired in 2007.
2009 to 2015
Credit union board
I served on the board of GVCCU from 2009 to 2015.
2014
Business phone service
I co-founded a telecom business phone service, which was sold in 2014.
2018
First book
I wrote The Financially Independent Millennial, about how I reached financial independence at 35.
2021
Wall Street Journal bestseller
I co-authored Success Mindsets, which became a Wall Street Journal bestseller on November 13, 2021.
Off the clock
Outside of markets
I enjoy fast cars, technology and good food.
Books
Read the books
Two books, one goal: help you build wealth with a clear plan.
The Financially Independent Millennial
The story of how I reached financial independence at 35, and the steps you can follow.
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller I co-authored, on the mindsets that help entrepreneurs succeed in business.
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Where my articles appear
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