3 Dividend Stocks That Pay Better Than Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been paying a dividend since 1920 and has raised it for 58 consecutive years. In these times of economic uncertainty, it's a company that investors can count on to weather the storm. But there are better income ideas out there -- other stocks pay more than Coca-Cola without skimping on safety and dividend growth.

Here are three dividend stocks that pay more than Coca-Cola. The first, Philip Morris (NYSE: PM), is a tobacco giant with significant growth potential. The other two, Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Healthcare Trust of America (NYSE: HTA), are real estate investment trusts (REITs) that offer massive yields and compelling fundamentals. All three of these companies have a track record of increasing their dividends over the long term.

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