Aflac has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years with a current yield of 2.1%. Investors who bought shares a decade ago now enjoy an 8.6% yield on those shares. Lowe’s has increased dividends for 62 straight years and is also a Dividend King with a current 2% yield. Nordson has 63 years of consecutive dividend payments and 62 years of annual increases with a current 1.7% yield.

A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream to reality. Investing in Dividend Aristocrats can anchor your portfolio by providing solid dividend growth from proven, successful businesses that have endured multiple business cycles. Aflac, Lowe’s, and Nordson stand out as the three best Dividend Aristocrats to buy today.

Aflac provides supplemental health and life insurance products, focusing on policies that cover expenses not handled by major medical plans. Lowe’s is the second-largest home improvement retailer behind Home Depot, serving both do-it-yourself customers and professional contractors. Nordson is a manufacturer of precision dispensing equipment used in industrial applications.

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