3 Dividend Stocks for In-the-Know Investors

With U.S. Treasury bond yields climbing and interest rates inching up in 2018, some investors might see significant incentive to shift their attention away from dividend stocks. Keeping the broader economic and investing climate in mind is certainly prudent, but ignoring stocks as income vehicles just because savings accounts and bonds have gained appeal is a recipe for missing out on worthwhile investments.

We asked three Motley Fool contributors each to identify a top income-paying company that's primed to deliver strong returns for shareholders. Here's why WestRock (NYSE:WRK), Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE:SKT), and AT&T (NYSE:T) made their list of dividend stocks that in-the-know investors should add to their portfolios.

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