Rick Orford
Rick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and with over two decades of experience, he's a personal finance expert focusing on investing, equities analysis, and options trading. 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.
Rick started his career very young. In 2004, he started a web marketing agency, which was acquired in 2007. Then, he and his partner, Andrea, became pioneers in the telecom VoIP industry by offering a business phone service that would work from anywhere. The business experienced triple-digit growth, having assisted clients of all types, including Fortune 100 companies.
Between 2009 and 2015, Rick was elected to the board of directors at GVCCU, responsible for a portfolio exceeding 200M. Being on the board of directors gave Rick inside knowledge of the mortgage and lending business!
In 2012-2013, Rick became involved in several strategic acquisitions in the telecom industry that helped add significant value to his company, which was acquired in 2014.
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, and cooking.
Underrated Cities To Visit In Italy: Top 10
Looking for some underrated cities to visit on your next trip to Italy? As someone born in Italy and living in Modena, I find this question challenging. Italy is home to historically famous artists like Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci and many world-famous cities on every traveler’s bucket list. But beyond Venice, Florence, and Rome, ... Read more
Where To Stay in Milan, Italy: Top 8 Areas
Rick and I have stayed in Milan at least once a year for 5-6 years and are always delighted to return. Each visit brings a new way to rediscover the city’s charming spaces, and we are eager to share a few recommendations from our own experiences with you. There is truly so much you can ... Read more
10 Best Places To Stay In Cinque Terre, Italy
Planning a trip to Italy and wondering where to stay in Cinque Terre? Perhaps you’re staying in Florence, Rome, or Milan. Cinque Terre, or the land of Five Lands, stretches the Italian Riviera coastline of five beautifully picturesque fishing villages. Though they have much in common, each town has winding pedestrian streets lined with cafes ... Read more
Here’s How To Get To The Amalfi Coast From A Cruise
Are you set to visit the cruise port in Naples and wonder how to get to the Amalfi coast? Rick and I have visited Naples several times from a cruise, and while we love the city, getting to Amalfi is not easy – unless you know what you’re doing; and it’s for that reason I ... Read more
How To Get To Rome, Italy
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is one of the most visited cities, reaching over 35 million visitors in 2023. The Eternal City is a historic city with a lot to offer tourists. Although it is said that all roads lead to Rome, the easiest way to get to ... Read more
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