{
  "id": 7218406,
  "title": "The Closest Thing to Set-It-and-Forget-It Income: 5 Dividend Kings for Retirees Who Want Peace of Mind",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/the-closest-thing-to-set-it-and-forget-it-income-5-dividend-kings-for",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:50:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/closest-thing-set-forget-income-145025989.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five companies have been identified as the \"Dividend Kings\" for retirees seeking reliable, long-term income. These companies, including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe's Companies, Emerson Electric, and Genuine Parts Company, have increased their dividends for an impressive 64 to 70 consecutive years. Each maintains a strong balance sheet with ample free cash flow to support their dividend payouts. These \"Dividend Kings\" offer a low-volatility investment option for retirees, with betas well below the market average, and provide exposure to various industries such as consumer staples, healthcare, and home improvement.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}