Author: Reuben Gregg Brewer, The Motley Fool

When markets tumble, it’s far better to stick with reliable high-yield stocks that are likely to keep rewarding investors even in a market downturn or recession — like this trio, with yields up to 6%.

Buying shares now could set you up with a robust income stream that is set to start growing faster in just a couple of years.

The value of exchange traded funds for dividend investors is hard to ignore today.

With a strong history as a business, its dividend yield of 3.2% today is near its highest level ever.

Historically cheap today while offering an above-average dividend yield, now’s the time to jump in.