3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 4%
If you're going to invest in dividend stocks, you want to make it worth your while. The typical S&P 500 stock yields just 1.6%, but there are many other investments out there that yield a whole lot more. But it's important to be careful and not overly aggressive when choosing dividend stocks, as high yields may not last, especially when the economy is not faring so well.
But three stocks that pay you more than 4% today and are safe long-term buys are GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK), Telus (NYSE: TU), and Southern Company (NYSE: SO). They're profitable companies with strong business models that won't put their payouts at risk. Here's a closer look at why they're worth investing in right now.
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