There’s no better time than now to invest in dividend stocks. And some of the best dividend stocks that beat the S&P 500’s average yield of 2.00% can be found in the healthcare sector. Global dividends fell by 12.2% in 2020 after the pandemic forced businesses and corporations to make a total of $220 billion in dividend cuts between the second and fourth quarters of 2020. Since then, dividend payments jumped 26% to $471.7 billion. And dividends paid to investors are expected to pay out $1.39 trillion by the end of the year. We only have to look at one sector to find the best combination of yields and strong balance sheets. Read more... Tags: Dividend Stocks The post 5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now appeared first on Money Morning - We Make Investing Profitable .