Author: James Brumley, The Motley Fool

Income-minded investors would be wise to consider stepping into a stake in this 3.3% yielding name.

Once your nest egg reaches a certain size, defense and certainty means a whole lot more.

Don’t make it complicated when it doesn’t need to be, and especially if complexity risks undermining your net returns.

There’s a reason I can’t get these particular names out of my head.

In the long run, sustainable quality earnings and reasonable valuations are what matter most. With that as the backdrop, here’s a closer look at three stocks you can comfortably buy and hold forever.