Investors who want to set themselves up with a huge stream of passive income from dividend-paying stocks have two basic options. You could aim for stocks that offer high yields up front or look for smaller yields from companies that can grow their payouts.

The first option rarely works out over time, because dividend-paying stocks rarely offer high yields until investors are worried about the underlying business and its ability to sustain its commitment.

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