With US inflation holding at 2.7% as of July 2025, the typical risk-free rate of 4% to 5% looks far less compelling as a long-term investment. While treasuries are by far the safest option out there, sometimes, safe just doesn’t cut it, especially if you’re looking for high income.
Thankfully, there are certain stocks out there that offer high yields - without falling into the usual traps of unsustainable payout ratios, overleveraged balance sheets, or free-falling stock prices.
