Need higher yield stocks?

In my latest video, I explored five dividend stocks that offer above a 6% yield.

While chasing higher yields can accelerate your path to retirement income, there are risks.

Sometimes, high yields come from businesses in decline or at risk of cutting dividends. It’s crucial to separate sustainable payouts from shaky ones.

Here’s a quick overview…

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Retire Early With 5 High Yield Dividend Stocks

One standout example is Altria (MO), a long-time dividend king with over 50 years of annual dividend hikes. Despite slow business growth, it continues to generate strong free cash flow and has rewarded shareholders with reliable income and capital returns. I’ve personally reinvested its high dividends to compound gains over time.

Another option is MPLX LP (MPLX), a midstream oil and gas limited partnership. It sports a yield near 8% and has boosted dividends at double-digit rates in recent years. Buying at a good price remains key: just like Altria, MPLX’s best returns came for investors who seized dips in the share price.

For those who prefer a larger, established name, Verizon (VZ) offers nearly a 7% yield. Its business is mature, and growth is minimal—but if you’re focused solely on dividend income, Verizon’s payout is relatively steady.

Real estate fans might consider Realty Income (O), famous for its monthly dividend and a current yield around 6%. While the stock has recently sold off, it boasts a decades-long track record of reliable increases.

Finally, a lesser-known name—LyondellBasell (LYB)—is a chemicals and materials company currently yielding over 7%. It’s grown dividends consistently over the past decade. As always, do your homework on any stock’s fundamentals and stability before investing.

If you’re in a hurry to ramp up dividends, these five yield-heavy names could get you there faster—but remember the pitfalls of chasing yield blindly.

A robust research process is vital, which is why I built DividendData.com. It helps track financial metrics—like free cash flow payout ratios—to avoid potential dividend cuts. If that sounds useful, check it out.

Thanks for reading, and happy investing!

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