2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Dividend stocks offer investors something that growth stocks don’t. While most growth stocks may appreciate your capital, they are equally risky during market downturns. The market has been volatile since the U.S.-Iran war began, with the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) down by 4% year-to-date (YTD). In such times, dividend stocks offer some respite by paying consistent passive income. And what's better than Dividend Kings, companies that have a track record of not only paying dividends but also increasing the payout ...