"Top Dividend Stocks for a Recession-Proof Retirement Portfolio"

The article discusses two recession-resilient income picks for retirement portfolios, focusing on BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX) and BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (BGR). BCX invests in commodity sectors, particularly energy, mining, and agriculture, while BGR focuses on large integrated energy companies. Both funds offer stable dividends and are currently trading at discounts to their net asset values. The author emphasizes the benefits of owning investments exposed to commodities and the energy sector, highlighting their potential for generating income and being recession-resistant.