If I were retiring tomorrow, I’d buy these 2 top dividend shares

I want to keep maximising my income, even in retirement. One way I plan to do it is by buying the finest dividend shares. I think it’s a necessity. Life expectancies are rising. As such, we’re spending more time in retirement than ever before. I’d want to target income I could rely on, given that dividends are never guaranteed. Some dividend yields look enticing, such as Vodafone’s, but they’re not reliable. Instead, I’d focus on high-quality FTSE 100 companies that offer stable cash flows and the potential for rising yields. If I were entering retirement tomorrow, these two shares would be at the top of my list. I want to kick things off with Unilever (LSE: ULVR). Its yield isn’t the largest at 3.7%. However, this payout hasn’t been cut for over 50 years. The stock has been on a tear this year, rising 9.3%. That’s in part down to the strong Q1 results it released in April. For the period, underlying sales growth was up 4.4%. For its 30 Power Brands, which make up 75% of its revenue, this rose 6.1%. However, what was arguably more notable was the fact the business managed to raise prices while in tandem...

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