"The full retirement age is 66 if you were born from 1943 to 1954. The full retirement age increases gradually for those born from 1955 to 1960, reaching 66 and 10 months by 1959. For anyone born in 1960 or later, full retirement benefits are payable at age 67. Baby Boomers and those nearing retirement are likely aware that Social Security alone will not provide a comfortable retirement, so passive income can be a significant help in increasing overall monthly income."
"Investors seeking defensive companies that pay substantial dividends are drawn to the Dividend Aristocrats, and with good reason. The 69 companies on the 2025 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list have increased their dividends (not just maintained the same level) for 25 consecutive years or longer. But the requirements go even further, with the following attributes also mandatory for membership on the vaunted list:"
"We screened the 2025 Dividend Aristocrats to identify the companies that Wall Street feels are the best values in the group and offer the best entry points. Five top companies hit our screens, all making sense for investors seeking dependable income and growth potential without undue risk. All five are rated Buy at top Wall Street firms that we cover."
Full retirement ages vary by birth year, with age 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Social Security alone often cannot provide a comfortable retirement, so passive income can meaningfully boost monthly cash flow. Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years and must meet $3 billion market-cap and $5 million average daily volume requirements at each quarterly rebalancing. The 2025 list includes 69 companies. Screening identified five Dividend Aristocrats that Wall Street views as good values and entry points, all rated Buy and offering dependable income plus growth potential.
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