3 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now

What comes to mind when you hear the term "dividend stocks?" Most people picture a slow-growing stock of a company in a boring industry: OK for retirees, but not for investors who want a certain level of returns.

This stereotypical dividend stock isn't one I'd want to buy. I'm not retired yet, so income isn't as important to me. However, I like the idea of a stock that holds the potential to generate solid growth and pay attractive dividends. This combination usually gets market-beating total returns.

The great news is that such stocks exist. Here are three dividend stocks I'd buy right now.

Source Fool.com