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When it comes to building a strong portfolio, it’s wise to include some of the best long-term consumer stocks. In fact, there are two key reasons for this. One, these types of stocks typically pay out regular dividends. Many of them offer above-average yields and/or have a long track record of dividend growth. Returns from dividends may at first glance appear modest (low-to-mid single-digits), but these can really add up, and add tremendously to long-term total returns. Two, thanks to the more i