Sitting on Cash? These 2 Stocks Are Great Buys

Entering the stock market doesn't require a huge investment. If after paying all your bills and spending for holiday shopping, you have some extra cash to spare, why not invest it so that you not only have a consistent income but could also see your original investment grow? Dividend-paying stocks are the best option for people who want to keep earning money in a volatile market. And there are no better choices than these two outstanding companies.

The healthcare and consumer-products giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a stable, diversified, and strong company whose growth is commendable. Cannabis-related real estate investment trust (REIT) Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) gives investors access to a risky sector while paying dividends. Let's dig deeper into how these two have performed this year, and why they are great buys right now.

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