After a few strong years in the market, the pendulum has started to swing in the other direction. Fear is slowly starting to creep in amid the ongoing war in Iran and concerns over the U.S. economy.

Times like these are when a long-term investing strategy shines the brightest. Reliable, proven consumer-facing dividend stocks can help anchor a portfolio, paying steady, growing dividends while stock prices fluctuate amid market turmoil.

No matter what happens next, it’s a good idea to have these five blue chip dividend stocks in your portfolio.

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1. Coca-Cola

People drink beverages regardless of the economy. Coca-Cola (KO 0.29%) has turned this simple truth into 64 years of consecutive annual dividend…