3 Dividend Stocks That Have Raised Their Payouts by More Than 10% This Year

Dividend growth stocks can be incredibly attractive investments if you crave recurring income. As these types of stocks raise their dividend payments, that can help offset the effects of inflation and allow you to grow your dividend income without any additional effort on your part.

Three stocks that recently raised their payouts by more than 10% are Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), and American Express (NYSE: AXP). Here's a closer look at just how good these stocks are as dividend investments -- and whether you should expect more dividend increases from them in the future.

Source: MSN

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