A higher dividend yield is nice because it allows you to collect more dividend income on every dollar you invest in a stock. However, the company paying that dividend needs to be healthy to ensure it can maintain its payout during the tough times that inevitably come.
The following are two very healthy, high-yielding dividend stocks. This makes them great options for those seeking a bankable income stream that should steadily rise in the future.
This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.