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The S&P 500 's (^GSPC -0.33%) dividend yield is approaching record lows at around 1.2%. However, that doesn't mean passive income seekers are out of luck.

A Wall Street maxim states, “Twenty percent of investors who want to make money are in stocks, while the other 80 percent who want to keep their money are in bonds.

T and VZ's July dividend declarations, together with the changes in financials, have resulted in a notable divergence in their dividend safety. VZ suffered a deterioration in its dividend cushion ratio, while T enjoyed a boost. The dividend cushion ratio is a holistic indicator of dividend safety, overcoming the many limitations of a simple payout ratio.

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Strong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments.

I rate Verizon Communications Inc. a Strong Buy due to its stable fundamentals, consistent revenue growth, and attractive undervaluation relative to sector peers. Verizon offers a 6.2% dividend yield, with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases, making it an appealing option for long-term income investors. Risks include high debt and market share pressures, but I believe Verizon's utility-like stability and dividend profile justify a strong buy rating.

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In May, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.37%) celebrated its 129th "birthday" since its official inception. Over this time, we've witnessed the Dow blossom from an industrial stock-dominated 12-component index to one that now houses 30 diverse, time-tested, multinational businesses.

What you need to know: In response to the flash floods on July 4, Verizon is donating $100,000 to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) to aid their vital search, rescue, and recovery operations. Verizon is waiving domestic call/text/data usage incurred July 7 - Aug 3 for consumer prepaid, postpaid, and small business customers* in 95 zip codes across 28 affected Central Texas counties.

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