Stocks have tanked lately, but you already know that. Why they've tanked is important. And while there are many reasons (most random and unexplainable), a big one is fear that European fallout will slow economic growth here in the U.S.

So if economic growth does stall, what do you do with your money? You could do worse than doubling down on dividends. The idea is that if the capital appreciation side of stocks spins its wheels, dividends can still carry you along with reasonable returns. The good news is that the recent crash has turned some traditional dividend stocks into veritable cash cows. Here are five:

Source: Motley Fool

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