Income Investing: 7 Stocks to Buy for a Steady ‘Pay Check’ in 2024

Dividend Aristocrats:

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs):

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Utility Stocks:

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Consumer Staples:

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Telecommunication Stocks:

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Healthcare Dividend Stocks:

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Banking and Financial Stocks:

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