Top Stocks Retirement Portfolio: 11 Best Stocks to Buy Now

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Retirees have a different set of challenges in their investment planning, than other groups of investors.

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Investors in or nearing retirement might have to consider income replacement as a key component of their investment decisions. After all, retirees no longer have a regular paycheck from working to rely on.

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High-Yield Stocks Overview

High dividend stocks are especially interesting right now, in the climate of record high stock prices and historically low interest rates.

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Unfortunately, not all stocks with high dividend yields should be purchased.

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High-Yield Retirement Stock #11: Costco Wholesale (COST)

Investors beginning to build a retirement income portfolio should look for three attributes when buying individual stocks.

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– Own businesses you know and understand. – Buy stock in companies with conservative balance sheets. – Aim for reliable dividend payers with a history of dividend growth.

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One company that fits this mold is Costco (COST). Costco is a wholesale retailer, operating more than 820 stores worldwide.

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