These four S&P 500 stocks pay 6% and higher dividends, have Buy ratings at top Wall Street firms, and are offering excellent entry points.

If you're looking for stocks that can produce heaps of passive income, you want to turn your attention toward a pair of beaten-down real estate investment trusts. W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC), and Realty Income (NYSE: O) are two highly reliable dividend payers that have been beaten down to near 52-week lows.

If you're worried about having enough passive income to maintain your lifestyle during retirement, you're not alone. Having to spend more just to maintain their current standard of living is a constant concern for most families.

These five high-yield dividend stocks have the potential to deliver positive total returns and dependable passive income.

Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great way to generate some passive income in 2025. As a result, they now offer even higher dividend yields. For example, Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and W.

After a tech-centric 2024, it's time to think outside the box and consider investment ideas in nontech sectors.