11 Stocks Providing An Inflation Hedge With Increasing Dividends

With all the other investment strategies out there, why should investors consider dividend or income investing? There are a multitude of reasons to follow a dividend growth strategy. These include: investment stability, security of cash, continuous feedback, potential higher returns, low maintenance, et. al. But for me the most important reason is the inflation hedge that a growing income will provide in my retirement years. Below are several companies building an inflation hedge for their shareholders by increasing their cash dividends: The Chubb Corporation (CB) provides property and casualty insurance to businesses and individuals. February 27th the company increased its quarterly dividend 13.6% to $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable April 1, 2014 to stockholders of record on February 27, 2014. The yield based on the new payout is 2.3%. Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), a fashion specialty retailer, offers apparel, shoes, cosmetics, and accessories for women, men,... Read more