High-yield dividend stocks with attractive valuations allow investors to generate extra income. Read why these stocks also reduce portfolio volatility.

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The recent inflation read came in below market expectations at 2.8%. This was seen as a positive sign, and most stocks opened higher. However, the recovery in these stocks is still on shaky ground. Dividend stocks with very high yields can be a much better bet if inflation unexpectedly trends significantly lower in the coming months.