These three dividend stocks offer steady income and a history of delivering through thick and thin.

You can't time the market, but you can bank on a good dividend . Especially when stocks are swinging in volatile times, reliable income is a rare anchor.

Right now, I like the following three dividend stocks because they're steady, well-positioned, and proven in every economic weather pattern you can name. That's a trifecta you can rarely go wrong with, whether you're investing $100 , $1,000, $10,000, or $50,000.

1. Coca-Cola

Not many brands are as well-known globally as Coca-Cola ( KO 0.55% ) . Its flagship soda is one of the most recognized products on the planet, and the company's portfolio stretches far beyond colas (think Dasani water, Minute Maid juice, and Topo Chico s

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