Like dividends? Even if your priority is growth -- or capital appreciation -- most investors' portfolios benefit from the occasional cash bump. If nothing else, you can use this money to purchase more growth stocks!

It's not like finding dividend stocks is a major challenge either. There are dozens of solid dividend payers most investors can name off the top of their heads. And you'll find hundreds more great dividend stocks with just a little more digging.

A dividend stock you can feel good about owning forever, however, is a slightly different story. A true "forever" holding is a company that's capable of adapting as needed so it can continue making its dividend payments, or a leading company in a business that is steady and dependable.

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