Income investors are encouraged to look beyond high dividend yields and consider stocks that consistently grow their dividends. This strategy helps protect against inflation's erosion of income value over time. Two specific dividend growers have been highlighted for their ability to increase payouts above inflation rates and are expected to continue doing so. These insights come from Nick Ackerman, leader of the Cash Builder Opportunities investing group, who specializes in dividend growth stocks and income strategies.
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