Retire Like A Boss: 3 Fantastic Dividend Stocks Yielding 7-14%

May 16, 2025 7:30 AM ETCTO, BNL, FSK60 Comments
(19min)

Summary

  • I recently visited Albania, a country full of contradictions, both beautiful and broken, and it sparked deep reflections on freedom, corruption, and retirement.
  • Despite some shockingly poor conditions, I found incredible hospitality, booming tourism, and the surprising thought that I could actually afford to retire there.
  • I'm not retiring, but my trip inspired a focus on high-yield income stocks. In this article, I highlight three smaller picks with yields up to 14%.
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The traveler is resting on Mount Dajt, watching Bovilla Lake.

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Introduction

Last week, I went on a trip to Albania, a country I had never visited before.

And, to be honest, the first two days of my trip caused a total culture shock. While I knew I

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Leo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.

As a member of the iREIT®+HOYA Capital team, Leo aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable investment ideas, with a particular emphasis on dividend growth opportunities. Learn More.

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