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I focus on dividend stocks with sustainable payouts to maximize risk-adjusted returns and avoid dividend cuts. My August 2025 picks—like Deutsche Post, Altria, Verizon, and PepsiCo—offer attractive yields, strong financials, and potential for dividend growth. I blend high-yield and dividend growth stocks, balancing income and long-term growth for a resilient, diversified dividend portfolio.

Verizon offers a strong, reliable dividend yield with nearly 20 years of consecutive increases and utility-like, predictable cash flow. Recent earnings beat expectations, free cash flow guidance was raised, and the dividend remains well-covered, supporting ongoing dividend growth. Valuation is attractive for long-term investors, especially if interest rates stabilize or decline, with shares appearing undervalued based on both yield and P/E multiples.

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Warren Buffett once famously said, "Whether we're talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down." But as the S&P 500 hovers near its record highs and looks historically expensive at 30 times earnings, it might be tough to spot the bargains.

With digital devices powering every aspect of life and business, telecommunications providers are going neck and neck to provide faster internet speeds at scale―using fiber technology as a linchpin.

Verizon delivered strong Q2 results, beating earnings and revenue estimates, with robust free cash flow and a raised 2025 forecast. Despite slower net adds in Fiber Broadband, legislative tailwinds and improved cash flow enhance Verizon's margin of safety for dividend-focused investors. Verizon's low payout ratio, high profitability, and 6.4% dividend yield make it an attractive, low-risk compounding Telco play versus peers like AT&T.

The premise makes enough sense on the surface. Not only does a higher dividend yield mean more income per invested dollar, it may also mean the stock in question is undervalued and ripe for a rebound.

There's nothing wrong with wanting your investments to pay you as much money as possible, but you should be careful. Oftentimes, a stock with a high dividend yield signals increased risks that could mean severe losses if things don't work out.

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