3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The S&P 500 is up 56% since the end of 2022. The bull market could deliver several more years of great returns, but history shows us the market will have ups and downs. When those down years come, it can be comforting to have a portfolio full of businesses that pay consistent dividends to their shareholders.To help you build a steady flow of passive income, three Motley Fool contributors have selected three industry-leading businesses that could pay you extra cash for the rest of your life. Here's why they ...