There is a growing fear among some experts that a recession is on its way and will hit within the next year. And so investors are rightly worried, especially since we're already dealing with various economic problems such as inflation.

But one good way to prepare for this potential development is by purchasing shares of solid, dividend-paying companies that can survive in almost any economic environment. Let's examine two stocks which fit the bill: Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).

Some drugmakers have significantly outperformed the market this year. Amgen is one of them. That's because its lineup of products, which are essential to the health and well-being of its customers, is helping it navigate the downturn better than most.

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Source Fool.com