"If you have spent the better part of 2025 enjoying having your cash just earning interest or stuck in low-yield funds that felt very safe, it might be time to rethink your income strategy. As yields on savings and cash-friendly accounts are slipping, the stock market's next growth phase may focus on companies that are paying you to hold their stocks."
"In many ways, this is the key with dividend stocks, as you can create a strong passive income return if you invest properly in the right dividend-growth names. Building a portfolio full of dividend stocks helps you not just generate income, but all of the stocks on this list today are also growth opportunities, which means double the benefits. Why Dividend Investing Is Gaining Momentum"
Dividend-paying companies offer a way to replace fading cash yields with compounding passive income while also providing growth potential. After two years of high interest rates, money-market gains are declining, prompting investors to seek dividend yields that can grow and hedge inflation. The strategy focuses on dividend-growth names that consistently reward shareholders, enabling income streams that can compound over time. A curated set of five stocks aims to help double passive income in 2026. One highlighted name, Realty Income, is a REIT that has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years and yields 5.69% annually.
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