Bear markets are excellent opportunities to invest in dividend stocks, and it's obvious why. As panicked investors sell off their shares of money-printing businesses in favor of sitting on the sidelines, fat yields await those with the confidence to be buying -- and that could be you.

In particular, there are two strong passive income stocks you should consider buying before prices start to rise again. A smart move now could set you up with an income stream for decades to come, so check these two companies out.

As one of the biggest national pharmacy chains in the U.S., Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) is also an appealing stock to invest in before a new bull market occurs. This year's bear market hasn't been great for the pharmacy retailer's stock with its shares falling 23%, more than the wider market's drop of around 19%. But the dip is an attractive opportunity for investors looking for passive income as it's highly unlikely that demand for local pharmacies is going to decline dramatically anytime soon. 

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