Investing in the stock market is a great way to build lasting wealth. It can also be an excellent way to let your money work for you by investing in dividend stocks . These are stocks in companies that pay shareholders, usually on a quarterly basis, a share of their profits.

In its study, "The Power of Dividends: Past, Present, and Future," Hartford Funds demonstrates the pivotal role that dividends have played in the stock market's overall returns. Since 1960, 95% of the S&P 500 's cumulative total return has come from compounding and reinvested dividends.

Not only do you benefit from passive income from dividend stocks, but these companies also tend to be some of the best stocks to invest in. Companies that increase their dividend payments over time outperformed, with annual return

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