Dividend stocks' reliable payments and potential for payout growth year after year make them a fantastic source for passive income streams. Unfortunately, not all dividend stocks offer the same level of reliability over the long term.

Some stocks are known to cut their dividends when times get tough. Considering we're on rocky economic footing, reliability is more important than ever. Three stocks that offer tremendous reliability for investors today are Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR), Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY), and W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC).

Here's a closer look at these companies, which Motley Fool contributors say are their top dividend stocks to buy and hold forever.

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