anurak phraisan/iStock via Getty ImagesThe Dividend Kings are stocks that have increased their dividends annually for 50+ years. It's a formidable list to enter. Only 47 stocks have made it. Consequently, it's a mark of distinction and points to long-term earnings and dividend safety. In this article, I discuss three of my favorite Dividend Kings to buy for the long term. We analyze these stocks monthly using a previously described methodology. We typically emphasize earnings and dividend growth, divide ...