Author: Genia Turanova, StreetAuthority

Today, it yields over 6%, and I think investors can sleep well owning it.

Even if for some reason its planned merger fails to pan out, the company is still attractive because of its unique business model, strong management team, and excellent execution — not to mention the fact that its shares offer excellent value, which is rare in today’s market.

Here’s my simple answer to the question on everyone’s mind.

In short, they help me grow my retirement fund faster while also helping me sleep better at night. And when I’m ready to stop reinvesting my dividends and start living off the income, they’ll be handy toward paying the bills every month.

Most investors inadvertently skip right over them…