Like Dividends? These 3 High-Yield Stocks Have Kept Shareholders Flush for More Than a Century

Many investors have no choice but to get much-needed cash from their investments. Traditionally, most investors turned to bonds and bank CDs to get the income they needed. However, with interest rates at low levels, bank accounts and bonds just aren't getting the job done.

The best alternative for those needing to draw income from their portfolios is to look at dividend-paying stocks . Even if you don't like risk, there are some stocks that have reliable track records of consistent dividend payments. In fact, all three of the high-yielding dividend stocks below have paid their shareholders for more than a century.

Image source: Getty Images.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com