If you want to retire with a steady stream of passive income, there are more than a few ways to make it happen. Acquiring rental properties is one of the most popular methods, but managing properties and finding tenants who can reliably pay their bills makes this method less passive than many retirees would like it to be.

Investors who want to generate a truly passive income should consider these dividend-paying stocks. These businesses have strong advantages that allow them to generate profits that have grown reliably for decades.

Image source: Getty Images.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com