Rick Orford

Rick Orford

Rick is an author and finance writer. His work has appeared in several high-ranking media placements, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News. He is known as a respected, influential business leader that brings a proven ability to translate vision into reality. When not writing about finance, Rick enjoys writing about his other passion, travel.

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Things to Do before Retirement: 11 Point Checklist
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Things to Do before Retirement: 11 Point Checklist

It’s crucial that your finances are ready for when you work your last day. Here are 11 things you can do before retirement to ensure it’s a comfortable transition.

Rick Orford

Travel Discounts for Seniors and Retired People
Retirement

Travel Discounts for Seniors and Retired People

When you retire or reach an older age, you might find yourself seeking adventure. Here’s how to save on travel with discounts for seniors.

Rick Orford

Top 10 International ETFs to Diversify Your 401(k)
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Top 10 International ETFs to Diversify Your 401(k)

ETFs are one of the best ways to have portfolio diversification with little effort. Here are the top 10 international ETFs that can help diversify your 401(k).

Rick Orford

10 Ways to Invest 100k for Retirement
Retirement

10 Ways to Invest 100k for Retirement

When you come across a huge amount of money, what’s the best way to make sure it pays out for years to come? Here are 10 ways to invest 100k.

Rick Orford

The Debt Snowball Method: 6 INTELLIGENT Ways to Get Started
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The Debt Snowball Method: 6 INTELLIGENT Ways to Get Started

The debt snowball method could be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to paying off all your debts. Learn how it works.

Rick Orford

What Can I Do if I'm Drowning in Debt? Here Are 3 Easy Strategies
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What Can I Do if I'm Drowning in Debt? Here Are 3 Easy Strategies

What can you do if you're drowning in debt? Here are three easy strategies you can implement to bring balance to your personal finance.

Rick Orford

How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget of $1000
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How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget of $1000

Weddings are big events in which people normally spend a lot of money. If that’s not you, here’s how to plan a wedding on a budget of $1,000.

Rick Orford

14 Frugal Living Tips You Can Implement Today
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14 Frugal Living Tips You Can Implement Today

There are always ways to cut down costs. Here are 14 frugal living tips you can start using today to make your financial life run smoother.

Rick Orford

How to Pay Off Debt Fast–The Two Things You Need to Do
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How to Pay Off Debt Fast–The Two Things You Need to Do

Debt can accumulate and turn your financial life on its head, with bad results. Here’s how to pay off debt fast using these two big steps.

Rick Orford