Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF), Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI): Make The Best Bet You Can

But even then, giving up on growth opportunities can cost you in the long run. Companies focusing on growth may not pay big dividends now, but they’re in a better position to make more extensive payouts later. By being patient, you could get much more in dividends over the years by choosing growth stocks.

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Paying attention to stock dividends makes sense now more than ever, given the lack of income-producing alternatives out there now. But don’t feel like you have to choose the highest dividend paying stocks. Looking beyond immediate payouts can give you better results in the long run.

The article Why the Highest Dividend Paying Stocks Aren’t Your Best Bet originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

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