Here's How Many Shares of Verizon Communications Stock You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends

The great benefit of owning a high-yield dividend stock is that it doesn't take much to reach an important milestone with its payouts. That's one of the numerous attractions of Verizon Communications' (VZ 0.73%) shares, which currently have a yield that tips the scales at over 6%. As even the greenest income investor would admit, though, a lofty yield number isn't everything. We need to consider whether a high-yield dividend stock has other features that make it attractive. Here's my take on whether Verizon ...