Most of us spend a lot of mental energy on trying to avoid bumbling into fresh regrets, especially when it comes to our investments. While there's no ironclad method for picking perfectly safe stocks, thankfully there are a few dividend-paying companies that are a bit less risky than average -- as a result of their history of effective competition and their management's skill at executing their business models. 

Both of the stocks I'll review in a moment are likely to keep growing and paying their shareholders for a very long time, and that means you aren't likely to regret making a purchase. So let's dive in.

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