November 19, 2021 — The Motley Fool

The best dividend stocks for a retirement portfolio

A recent survey conducted by Ipsos for Ryerson University’s National Institute on Ageing and HomeEquity Bank revealed that many Canadians are nervous about their retirement prospects. That survey saw 75% of respondents nearing or in early retirement say that the COVID-19 pandemic had them more concerned about their family’s financial security and well-being. A previous survey conducted by Ipsos revealed that nearly a quarter of respondents were delaying retirement due to the pandemic. Today, I want to look at the best dividend stocks to hold in a retirement portfolio right now.