3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in December

With the start of a new year and a new decade just weeks away, it's a great time to make sure your investment portfolio is in order and positioned to thrive. The last 10 years have been defined by a bull run that was tremendously rewarding for patient investors, and the next 10 years should bring plenty of opportunities as well -- even if there are also reasons to be cautious in the near term.

There's no telling exactly what the future holds, but seeking out high-quality dividend stocks and holding them remains perhaps the single best strategy for weathering potential volatility and recording substantial long-term gains without taking on elevated risk. Read on for profiles of three companies that offer big yields and impressive payout-growth streaks, and whose shares are worth buying this December.

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