Long-Term Treasury Yields Now Beat These Dividend Stalwarts. Is Government Debt the Top Passive-Income Play?

With 10-year Treasury yields near 5%, investors face a choice between government bonds and dividend stocks. While Treasuries offer risk-free income, blue-chip dividend stocks like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble provide superior long-term returns through dividend growth and capital appreciation, making them the better choice despite lower current yields.