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Fact checked by Peter Gratton Some aristocrats actually like sharing the wealth. In fact, dividend aristocrats share more and more every year. A dividend aristocrat is an S&P 500 company that has increased its dividend annually for at least 25 years,

Four top passive income stocks are reasonable, safe ideas for growth and income investors and they offer ultra-high-yield dividends.

The yield of the S&P 500 is around its lowest level in 25 years, with well-known index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ( VOO -0.53%) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF yielding just 1.2%. Here are three ways to generate more dividend income from stocks than passively investing in the S&P 500.

These four passive income stocks are often overlooked by investors and are dividend wonders. They are rated Buy at top Wall Street firms too.

Passive income may not be at the top of one's mind when the broader indexes are posting jaw-dropping gains. But dividend-paying companies can be a perfect fit for investors looking to help supplement income in retirement,