3 Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks

As a replacement for low yielding Treasury bonds (and other bond options), we believe dividend-paying stocks from high quality companies offer low risk and stable, predictable income investors in retirement seek. One approach to recognizing appropriate stocks is to look for companies with an average dividend yield of 3% and positive average annual dividend growth. Numerous stocks hike dividends over time, counterbalancing inflation risks. Here are three dividend-paying stocks retirees should consider for their nest egg portfolio.

Corporate Office Properties (OFC) is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.28 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.35%. In terms of dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.1 is flat compared to last year. Piedmont Office (PDM) is paying out a dividend of 0.21 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 5.37%. Taking a look at the company's dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $0.84 is flat compared to last year. Currently paying a dividend of 0.19 per share, Spartan Stores (SPTN) has a dividend yield of 3.49%. Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.77 is up 1.32% from last year.

Source: NASDAQ

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