Most of us would do well to invest in healthy and growing dividend-paying stocks to some degree.
They’re likely not only to appreciate in value over time but also to pay out cash along the way, often increasing their payouts
What’s not to like? Here are three dividend-paying stocks to consider now. 1. Realty Income Meet Realty Income (NYSE: O).
You may not have heard of it, but it’s a real estate investment trust (REIT) — a company that owns lots of real estate, leasing it to tenants — with a recent dividend yield of 5.1%. The company’s dividend is rather dependable, as it’s been paid for 673 consecutive months and has increased for more than 30 years in a row. Realty Income uses “triple-net leases” in its business, requiring tenants to cover real estate taxes, property insurance, and operating expenses.