3 Dividend Stocks That Are Perfect for Retirement

If you're currently retired or nearing that time in your life, you likely already know your portfolio should be at least a little less aggressive, and a little more reliable -- particularly when it comes to income. After all, your paychecks are about to end if they haven't already, and Social Security checks alone probably won't cut it.

With this as the backdrop, investors on the hunt for dividend-paying names to hold headed into and through retirement may want to consider Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP), Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB), and The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES). Here's a closer look at all three.

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