The three major indices are near record highs with all of them touching new milestones last month. However, the rally might take a hit as inflation concerns have resurfaced, pushing back Fed rate cut bets. This has raised the appeal for dividend investing. Dividend stocks are major sources of consistent income for investors to create wealth when returns from the equity market are at risk, even though these do not offer dramatic price appreciation. Dividend-paying stocks can also serve as a hedge against inf ...