3 High-Yielding Stocks That Investors Can Buy and Forget About

Investing in a high-yielding stock can come with risks. While it's tempting to think of the dividend income you might generate from a stock that pays a high yield, there is the danger that a company slashes its dividend or suspends it, especially amid challenging economic conditions. But there are at least three stocks out there offering above-average yields that are still safe options for income investors to consider today. They are: Verizon Communications (VZ -1.75%), Duke Energy (DUK -0.02%), and Kimberl ...