Monday’s 2% plunge in stocks reminded investors that choppy waters are ahead. But owning the best dividend stocks can offer stability when things get bumpy. In 2013, JPMorgan Asset Management compared the performance of companies initiating and growing their payouts between 1972 and 2012 to publicly traded companies that didn't pay a dividend over the same stretch. Read more... Tags: Dividend Stocks The post 5 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Buy Now appeared first on Money Morning - We Make Investing Profitable .