Investors looking to pad their passive income streams have plenty of stocks with high dividend yields to choose from. Unfortunately, stocks don't offer high yields until most investors have concerns about their underlying businesses.

The companies in this list face challenges that have pressured their stock prices and resulted in yields that are far above average. In each case, though, their dividends look safe enough that scooping up some shares now looks like a smart move for income-seeking investors.

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