3 Best Dividend Stocks for Retirement
Retirees who rely on income stocks need a combination of growth and income. A good income portfolio consists of companies that are mature and pay a steady income stream along with stocks that are expected to continue to hike their dividend.
While some stocks out there (particularly mortgage REITs) have eye-popping dividends, those income streams are volatile and might not be the most reliable. Here are three steadily paying income stocks, including a couple that have a long history of dividend increases.
American Tower (NYSE: AMT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that builds communications infrastructure like cellphone towers and data centers.
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