3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 5%

It's been a rough year for dividend stocks, with companies slashing payouts right and left in an effort to hold on to waning cash reserves. If this year has taught investors anything, it's been that portfolio diversification and recession resistance are key factors to consider when determining whether to buy a stock. Whether the next market crash is months away or further into the future, here are three high-yielding dividend stocks that you can buy and hold for years to come.