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How to invest in dividend stocks
Building a portfolio of individual dividend stocks takes time and effort, but for many investors it’s worth it. Here’s how to buy a dividend stock:
1. Open a brokerage account if you don’t have one
If you want to invest in dividend stocks, you’ll need to have a brokerage account to do so. Brokerage accounts are free to open (though you’ll have to deposit enough money to buy the stocks). It typically takes about 15 minutes to set up a brokerage account, and…
