3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 4.3% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for passive income: Verizon Communications (6.3% yield) with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases and sustainable payout ratios; Altria Group (5.9% yield), a Dividend King with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases backed by strong fundamentals; and PepsiCo (4.3% yield), a recession-proof Dividend King with 50+ years of dividend growth and a solid balance sheet.