Want $1,000 Per Year in Reliable Dividend Income? Invest $17,300 in These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

If you're concerned about having enough income after you retire, there are lots of options. Buying rental properties is a popular one, but finding tenants and keeping up with maintenance often requires more effort than many retirees have in mind.If dealing with contractors and tenants isn't your idea of a good time, I have great news. Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a terrific way for everyday investors to collect rent without owning any buildings themselves. REITs trade like stocks, but these specialized entities can legally avoid income taxes by distributing at least 90% of their profit to shareholders as dividends.Realty Income (NYSE: O) and W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) are well-established REITs that offer an average yield of 5.8% at recent prices. That means $17,300 spread between them is enough to produce $1,000 in annual dividend income. Here's why they're great options for folks who want passive income they can rely on to grow steadily throughout their retirement years.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool