Picking income stocks can be challenging. Some companies pay dividends only to cut them in the future, and others are more focused on stock buybacks instead of dividends. However, research has shown that dividends provide investors with about 35% of their total returns over time. It varies year to year, but holding solid income stocks that consistently raise their annual payout has proven successful.
The three dividend stocks to buy below have prioritized returning cash to shareholders and all have excellent long-term growth prospects. Dive in now!
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