2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

Blue chip dividend stocks are usually considered stable long-term investments, but they lost their luster over the past few years as interest rates spiked. Rising rates made risk-free CDs and Treasury bills more appealing, while making it tougher for many companies to support their dividends with consistent profits.

But as interest rates decline again, it might be smart to buy some of those blue chip dividend plays. So even if you only have $2,000 available to invest, you should consider buying and holding these two classic income stocks: American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Realty Income (NYSE: O).

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