3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 5%

With bond yields in the basement, many income-seeking investors are gravitating to dividend stocks because of relatively high yields in the category and a lack of viable alternatives. Not every company paying a big dividend will go on to be a winner, however, and it's important to hone in on businesses that are resilient enough to keep checks flowing back to shareholders.

Companies offering yields above 5% often have relatively weak growth outlooks or face other challenges, but finding worthwhile investments in the category is still possible -- and rewarding. Read on to see why AT&T (NYSE: T), Altria Group (NYSE: MO), and PPL (NYSE: PPL) stand out as top picks for investors seeking huge dividends. 

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