"Maximize Your 2024 Passive Income with These High-Yield Dividend Stock Picks"

The article lists 24 top dividend stocks to buy and hold in 2024 across various sectors, including consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrials, real estate, and technology & telecommunications. Notable mentions include Dividend Kings like Hormel, Lowe's, and Target, energy companies with high yields such as Energy Transfer and Enbridge, and tech and telecom picks like Broadcom and Verizon. The emphasis is on long-term holding for income and growth, rather than short-term gains. The stocks are chosen for their solid dividend yields, potential for growth, and in some cases, their resilience to market fluctuations.