Dividend stocks can be fantastic long-term investments. Over the past 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed nonpayers by more than 2-to-1. The best returns have come from companies that consistently increase their dividends. There's a long list of great dividend growth stocks. Realty Income (O -1.46%) and Brookfield Renewable (BEP 0.08%) (BEPC 1.37%) currently top my list as the best ones to buy right now. They offer high dividend yields and healthy growth prospects. Those fac ...