Retiring Soon? I'd Bet My Pension On These 3 Dividend Legends

May 21, 2025 7:30 AM ET, , , 107 Comments

Summary

  • I believe cash feels safe, but long term, it's a wealth destroyer. Equities, especially the right ones, offer far better protection and compounding power.
  • Buffett's track record shows the power of moats and long-lived assets. I aim to follow a similar path with businesses that thrive for decades, not quarters.
  • In this article, I share three companies built to deliver consistent income and long-term value, assets I'd trust to strengthen any portfolio's core.
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Introduction

Investing isn't without risk.

As every single investor will eventually find out, stocks tend to be volatile. In this case, everyone who has been in the market longer than a month, which, I assume, is almost everyone, has been through a

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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.

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