The Best Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now

Savvy investors know not to overlook the power of dividends. And Warren Buffett, arguably the savviest investor of all, appreciates dividends, too. (Ironically, though, his company, Berkshire Hathaway, doesn't yet pay one!) As of early this year, Berkshire Hathaway's investments in a handful of dividend-paying stocks were set to deliver some $4.5 billion in dividend income.

Here's a look at some promising dividend payers you might want to consider for your long-term stock portfolio. Some I already own, and the others I'm interested in buying at the moment, though things can change, of course. Whether you have $1,000 or $100,000 to invest, you might check some of these companies out.

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