The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Dividends are the unsung heroes when it comes to making money and building wealth in the stock market. They may not be as sexy or draw the attention that high-flying growth stocks do, but they can be just as rewarding, especially over time.If you're looking for dividend stocks to add to your portfolio, you might want to consider the following two companies. Each has a high dividend yield and each is a leader in industries that are likely to be around for the long haul. Investing $500 into each could net you about $65 in annual income at their current yields.Tobacco giant Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has been one of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500 for quite a while. Its quarterly dividend is $1.02 per share and it offers a forward yield of over 8%. For perspective, the average dividend yield of the S&P 500 stands just above 1.3%.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool