3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees

For investors, the golden years should look notably different than the years spent earning income and building a nest egg. As long as paychecks are being collected, growth in a portfolio's total value is a priority. But after the paychecks stop, a portfolio often becomes a key source of income. The shift requires a whole new set of stocks.

To that end, here's a rundown of three dividend stocks (and their current yields) that retirees or those nearing retirement may want to consider. They might not have been on your radar before, when capital appreciation was the goal, but that's kind of the point.

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