Nearing Retirement? The 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Market volatility is hardest on those in or nearing retirement. Right now the market is down, taking loads of retirement savings with it. Saving and investing is an important part of a retirement plan, but so is having steady income streams, like dividend income, to supplement your savings.
Dividend stocks have provided investors with dependable income for decades. Many of the most reputable dividend stocks not only provide long-term growth opportunities through share price appreciation but they are also known to raise their dividends periodically.
Each time a dividend is increased, your income and return grow with it, meaning a small investment today could yield big results later. If you're looking for reliable dividend stocks that can help support you as you near retirement, here's why you should consider buying three of the most esteemed dividend stocks, Realty Income (NYSE: O), W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC), and Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC).
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