Whether you're new to investing or you've been doing it for decades, the past 15 months have been difficult. The benchmark S&P 500 index has fallen around 16% since the beginning of 2022.

After watching the collapse of several high-profile banks, your risk tolerance is likely a lot lower than it was a year ago. Luckily, there are at least three dividend-paying stocks out there with reliable cash flows that keep growing along with their quarterly payouts. 

The topsy-turvy stock market could throw more curveballs in our direction before the next bull market, but they probably won't prevent these stocks from making their dividend payouts. Here's why these three have a great chance to deliver strong returns, regardless of the market's general direction in the years ahead.

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Source Fool.com