3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Investors Can Safely Buy and Hold for Decades

The article recommends three high-yielding dividend stocks suitable for long-term holding: Clorox (CLX) with a 5.7% forward dividend yield and a 49-year streak of annual increases, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) offering 5.4% yield with expected 5-9% annual dividend growth, and Verizon Communications (VZ) providing a 6.3% yield with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The author suggests shifting portfolio focus toward reliable cash flow and dividend growth rather than capital appreciation.