re: Searching for yield

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What kind of principles are we trying to protect? Green energy? Humane treatment of animals?

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If there are any Sarah McLachlin sponsored solyndra bonds, i'll give you a call you grammar nazi

The staple "dividend producing" stocks are utilities. GE is an example.

But as with most stocks they are more "risky", relatively speaking, than bonds.

Seriously though, i'd just go to an investment advisor and tell him what you're looking for. Sure they'll charge a commission, but they do this for a living and will make sure the investments are suitable for your needs.

Also look into self help books, there are plenty of books that will help you with your research in making the right decisions, and if nothing else, they'll at least reassure your choices with the help of an advisor