As the year comes to a close, many investors are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how to position their portfolios in 2026- myself included. Dividend stocks often move to the top of that list, especially for those looking to create a new or additional source of reliable income. Indeed, not all dividend stocks are created equal. Sure, high yields are tempting- but the long-term winners are usually the companies that manage to balance dependable payouts with disciplined reinvestment and market c ...