These three dividend-paying companies have all raised their payouts every year for at least 40 consecutive years.

Key Points Quality monthly pay dividend stocks are in big demand. Dependable monthly passive income is a perfect partner for Social Security. Is monthly passive income something you should be receiving?

U.S. stocks have been hitting fresh highs almost every day since Donald Trump’s election, with small-caps outperforming their large-cap peers. Some stocks and sectors have been particularly strong, including bank stocks.

Generating reliable passive income requires more than just picking stocks with appealing current yields. The most successful income investors focus on companies that consistently

Dividend stocks remain appealing even to wealthy investors who don't rely on income. AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer are highlighted as strong options for dividend-seeking investors. AbbVie offers a forward dividend yield of nearly 3% and a 52-year streak of increases,

Clorox offers investors a compelling yield and a reliable dividend backed by a growing business. With higher valuations across the market, fewer companies can check all three boxes, making Clorox a standout buy in December.