Long-Term Treasury Yields Now Beat These Dividend Stalwarts. Is Government Debt the Top Passive-Income Play?

Key Points The 10-year U.S. Treasury currently yields just under 5%, a reliable income stream for investors willing to hold over the entire life of the financial instrument. Blue chip stocks like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble have incredible dividend streaks going that minimize any risk of payout disruption. Investors in these two businesses have benefited from notable share-price appreciation in the last decade, growth that Treasury owners don't have. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › One of the biggest stories in markets this year has been how stubborn inflation remains. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East spurred the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March, which rose 3.4% year over year in August.