All three are buys, but for different reasons.Fears of a recession did not materialize this year. However, it's always worth it for investors to buy shares of companies that can perform well during economic downturns. Solid dividend stocks that routinely increase their payouts are especially attractive in that regard, since they tend to have businesses equipped to withstand challenging times.Let's discuss three stocks to buy to prepare your portfolio for any recession that may lay ahead: Microsoft (MSFT 0.5 ...

This real estate company can provide an excellent combination of income and growth for your portfolio. There's no such thing as a totally safe or recession-proof stock, but Realty Income (O -0.73%) is about as close as it gets. In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses why with colleague Tyler Crowe. *Stock prices used were the morning prices of April 22, 2025. The video was published on April 23, 2025. ...