3 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees

Finding great dividend stocks isn't always about searching out the highest dividend yield. Often, especially for retirees seeking a mixture of income and safety, starting out by looking at industry giants is a better approach. And right now, our Motley Fool contributors say there are three big names that should be on your radar.

Massive retailer Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has managed to navigate the online threat and is increasingly looking to boost growth in new ways. Biotech giant Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) is facing some headwinds but is financially strong and looks increasingly likely to make a big move soon. And ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), among the largest energy companies in the world, has lagged behind peers in recent years but looks like it has started to catch up. Here's what retirees looking for good dividend stocks need to know to get up to speed on these well-known dividend-paying industry giants

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