Dividend stocks are some of the most reliable investments. These corporations distribute cash flow to their investors. Positive net income is a requirement for sustainable dividends. Investors can also gauge a corporation’s financial health based on dividend hikes. Companies that raise their dividends by 10% or more each year are typically in better positions than companies that only raise their dividends by 3% or less each year. While dividend income stocks can help investors who want cash flow now, divide ...