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How to Spot Dividend Stocks That Won’t Leave You Disappointed


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One of the keys to successful dividend investing is separating the wheat from the chaff—finding stocks with secure payouts that can grow consistently and over the long haul.

Some of the highest-yielding shares, though tempting at first blush, can lead to trouble, notably cuts or suspensions and big capital losses.

Picking equity-income stocks...