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Dividend stocks are among the top assets long-term investors want to consider when it comes to building a stable income-generating portfolio over time. Of course, bonds and other fixed income securities ought to play a certain role at a certain stage in one’s life.

Several real estate investment trusts (REITs) are incredibly cheap right now because they haven't yet captured the full benefits of falling interest rates. Realty Income (NYSE: O), W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC),

These blue chip dividend stocks would be ideal for investors who had to hold them forever. They provide reliable streams of passive income.

Nike (NKE 0.06%) checks the boxes for being a blue chip stock. It's been an industry leader for quite some time, it's financially stable, and it has a global brand many companies