Dividend Aristocrats Raise Payouts Through Thick & Thin

When a company can avoid cutting its dividend even during recessions and economic crises, investors know it's a reliable investment. However, there's a special breed of dividend stock that takes reliability, consistency and dependability to another level. The "dividend aristocrats" are a group of 65 S&P 500 stocks that have somehow managed to raise their dividend payments each year for at least 25 consecutive years. For decades, each dividend aristocrat has rewarded its investors for loyalty and demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns. Here are nine of the best dividend aristocrat stocks to buy now, according to CFRA analysts. Read Full Article »