Five Reliable Dividend-Paying Stocks for a Shaky Market

I (RAH) have owned dividend-paying stocks for over 20 years. Below are five of my favorite holdings. Through up and down markets these stocks have continued to provide steady cash flows and sound dividends. And their stock prices, though fluctuating, have remained on long-term upsides.

Consider these five gems for your long-term portfolio.

Five Reliable Dividend-Paying Stocks
Company & Web Site	Quote	Dividend and Yield	Products
Colgate-Palmolive	CL	$1.60 (2.10%)	Consumer products.
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	$1.66 (2.60%)	Consumer products and pharmaceuticals.
PepsiCo	PEP	$1.50 (2.20%)	Beverages and snacks.
Proctor & Gamble	PG	$1.40 (2.10%)	Consumer products.
Wrigley	WWY	$1.34 (2.20%)	Chewing gum, mints and candy.
Note: Dividend data from finance.yahoo.com as of March 17, 2008.

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Posted March 17, 2008.

Five Reliable Dividend-Paying Stocks for a Shaky Market

Five Reliable Dividend-Paying Stocks for a Shaky Market