Now that the Federal Reserve has finally pivoted to its rate-cutting era, the case for investing in dividend stocks has become even stronger. Interest rate cuts have historically been correlated with rising prices for dividend-paying stocks, especially those with a solid track record of dividend growth. Plus, with a “soft landing” not quite guaranteed just yet, it’s worth pointing out that the best dividend stocks are often shares of companies that have experience in navigating through decades of various business cycles, making them a source of reliable passive income for investors seeking sta…