High-yield dividend stocks have been gaining momentum ahead of potential Fed rate cuts. Here's why these two high-yield dividend stocks deserve a closer look from income and value investors with a long-term outlook.

Namely, dividend-paying stocks with a strong record of raising their payouts have a history of delivering higher returns with lower volatility than the broader market. So, with that in mind, let's take a closer look at three dividend stocks worth buying into at any time.

Of course, it’s unsurprising that others prefer to hunt for high-growth stocks to bolster their returns next year. That said, supplementing your portfolio with reliable, high-yield stocks can potentially improve your returns.

However, Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway own more stocks than those regulatory filings disclose. At least one ultra-high-yield dividend stock in Buffett's "secret portfolio" is a no-brainer buy right now.

Amid a major political shift in the United States, investors may understandably be uncertain about how to distribute their assets. Some anticipate a new administration to be a boon for stocks thanks to loosened regulations and the potential for lower corporate taxes.