Top Dividend Stocks of 2014

It's always smart to seek solid dividend-paying stocks for your portfolio, as they tend to be reliable performers, and their payouts can bolster a portfolio during market downturns. When I decided to look into the top dividend stocks 2014 has had to offer, I found a bunch that not only had performed well year to date but that also still offered significant payouts.

The smartest investors know that dividend stocks simply crush their non-dividend paying counterparts over the long term. That’s beyond dispute. They also know that a well-constructed dividend portfolio creates wealth steadily, while still allowing you to sleep like a baby. Three of the top dividend stocks 2014 has had to offer are Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) , ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP ) , and Lorillard (NYSE: LO ) . See if any seem like a good fit for your portfolio.

Source: Motley Fool

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