Yielding 6.3%, Is Verizon a Better Dividend Stock to Buy? Or Should You Buy AT&T Stock Instead?

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Passive income investors are attracted to the robust dividend yields of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T).

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.  Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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