Investing in dividend growth stocks is a great way to achieve financial independence. Read more to see my 2 high-yield dividend stock picks.

These four top Jefferies European stock picks have upside potential and strong and dependable dividends, making them great ideas now.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is also one of the most well-diversified ETFs, with double-digit exposures to key sectors like healthcare, financials, consumer staples, energy, and industrials. It yields 3.6% and has an expense ratio of only 0.06%, making it an incredible high-yield dividend ETF to buy and hold.

Dividend income from stocks be a good source of passive income. Let's take a look at 45 high dividend yield stocks, 15 each from large cap, mid cap and small cap categories.