There's a lot of uncertainty in the market these days. The Federal Reserve is pushing rates higher in hopes of cooling off inflation. It also risks cooling off the economy. That could impact some companies' ability to maintain and grow their dividends.
However, some dividend stocks stand out for their elite track records. They've proven their ability to maintain and grow their payouts no matter what's going on in the economy. Three of these top-tier dividend stocks are Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) , Realty Income (NYSE: O) , and W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) . Here's why three Fool.com contributors think they stand out as excellent buys this September.
Marc Rapport (Mid-America Apartment Communities): Driven by such factors as housing affordability and the allure of job-rich markets, particularly in the Sun Belt, the nation is seeing a huge surge in apartment construction.
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3 Elite Dividend Stocks to Buy in September