There are many reasons investors love dividends. For one, the companies that pay them are generally more stable because unhealthy companies aren't in a position to return value to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Even during downturns or recessions, dividend stocks have historically shown growth, and long-term reinvestment of dividends is one of the best ways to generate wealth in a portfolio.

With questions about the U.S. economy mounting, here are three high-yield dividend stocks that investors can buy and hold forever: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), AT (NYSE: T), and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC).

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