Best Dividend Stocks for Dependable Passive Income: $100,000 Strategy

Selling shares in a downturn to cover living expenses locks in losses at the worst possible moment, but four dividend stocks spread across $100,000 offer a way to let the portfolio sit untouched while the income does the work.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 28, 2026

Paychex Named one of Inc.'s 2026 Power Partners

The company joins the ranks of leading organizations that help businesses grow, scale, and thrive  Paychex recognized as an essential B2B partner that businesses can depend on to help them succeed Recognition reflects customer-validated excellence across Paychex Flex®, Paycor®, and SurePayroll, demonstrating Paychex's commitment to helping organizations grow, scale, and thrive ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. Power Partners list.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 26, 2026

Paychex (PAYX) Up 17% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Paychex (PAYX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 23, 2026

These 4 Dividend Stocks Are About to Go Ex-Dividend. Don't Miss the Dates

Four dividend stocks have ex-dates arriving this week, and missing the window by even one day wipes out the entire quarterly payment.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Help Pay Retirement Bills Without Selling Shares

Every share you sell to cover a retirement expense stops working for you forever, but there is a way to collect cash every quarter without shrinking your stake at all.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

Forget Flashy Stocks: These 3 Boring Businesses Have Decades of Dividend Payments

Payroll still runs, factory bins still empty, and store coolers still need restocking whether the economy is booming or collapsing.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 21, 2026

Paychex's 4.3% Dividend Looks Attractive. But Its Safety Margin Is Shrinking

Paychex has raised its dividend every year since 2020 and the cash flow math still works, but something in the payout structure signals the easy years of outsized raises may be behind it.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

Paychex Expands Payroll Tax Support with New Tax Penalty Protection Service

Provides financial protection for penalties and interest* when resolution efforts do not obtain relief Helps businesses protect cash flow, save time, and reduce the stress associated with payroll tax issues AI-driven innovation combined with Paychex expertise expands payroll tax notice support by managing eligible issues regardless of cause and working directly with tax agencies on customers' behalf ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today introduced Paychex Tax Penalty Protection Service, powered by WISE (Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise), a first-of-its-kind offering designed to help businesses resolve eligible payroll tax issues more easily and with less financial risk.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 19, 2026

ADP vs. PAYX: Which Payroll Stock Will Reward Retirees More Over the Next Decade?

Both payroll giants just handed investors a 10% dividend raise, yet one pays nearly twice the yield of the other while trading at a steeper discount. The right pick depends on a tension between income today and compounding power tomorrow.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 19, 2026

Paychex Builds Fortress of Steady Dividend Growth While Stock Struggles

Paychex has raised its dividend every spring since the pandemic while its stock quietly lost ground, and the math behind that arrangement is more unusual than most income investors realize.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 15, 2026