"Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Investors"

Starbucks, Williams-Sonoma, and Costco Wholesale are three dividend stocks that offer reliable and above-average dividend payments. Starbucks has a dividend yield of 2.1% and has paid and raised its dividend annually since 2010. Williams-Sonoma has a dividend yield of 2.9% and has nearly doubled its dividend payment over the last five years. Costco Wholesale has a dividend yield of 0.8% but has a long history of paying special dividends every few years and has raised its regular quarterly dividend every year since 2004. These companies possess profitable business models and a competitive advantage, making them a good long-term investment.