The dream of earning money while you sleep is as desirable as ever, but not all passive income strategies stand the test of time.

Sure, most of us have to work hard initially to save enough to get the passive income stream flowing. While there are lots of ways to make money passively, my favorite strategy is investing in dividend stocks.

Dividend stocks have long been a favorite for investors seeking reliable passive income. First, a conservative payout ratio of under 50% signals that the company isn't overextending itself to maintain dividends.

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These four passive income stocks are often overlooked by investors and are dividend wonders. They are rated Buy at top Wall Street firms too.