Here's How Many Shares of UnitedHealth Stock You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends

If you're seeking dividend income, bravo -- because dividends are hard to beat. Healthy and growing dividend-paying stocks will keep sending you cash, no matter whether the economy is booming or slumping. And that cash is handy not only for retirees. Younger investors can use it to just buy more shares of stock.Image source: Getty Images.One dividend payer to consider is UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), with a 2.8% dividend yield. Imagine you're seeking $1,000 in annual income from UnitedHealth stock. How many shares must you buy?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool