3 Dividend Stocks That Are Perfect for Retirement

When it comes to stock investing while in retirement, dividend stocks tend to be some of best investments you can make. Not only do they tend to be less volatile stocks that help you preserve your nest egg, but they also throw off cash you can use to supplement your income without having to draw down on your principal.

So we asked three of our contributors to each highlight a dividend stock they think are great investments in a retirement portfolio. Here's why they picked Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), STAG Industrial (NYSE:STAG), and NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE).

Source: Motley Fool

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