It has been a tough year for stocks. At times like this, one of the best things you can do is invest in quality companies that can perform in different market conditions. One way to find these companies is by looking at their dividend history. Companies that consistently raise dividends over decades have a proven track record of good cash management amid multiple recessionary times.

Over the last 48 years, there have been seven bear markets in the U.S. Below are three companies that have boosted their dividends every year during that period.

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