If you're looking to build a strong stream of passive income with dividend stocks, there are two ways to go about it. You could aim for stocks that offer a high yield upfront, but dividend payers generally don't offer high yields unless investors are worried about their ability to continue raising their payouts.

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The stocks on this list take a longer-term approach to income stream building. Although they offer a lower yield upfront, investors can feel confident about steady gains for many years to come. All three of these stocks have decades of consecutive annual dividend raises under their belts.

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