I wrote about two of my favorite (but boring) dividend growth stocks -- $KR and $UNP -- and highlighted why their inflation-resistant operations and shareholder returns are a perfect pair.

Both fit my Dividends500 mold to perfection with 15+ years of dividend increases and payout ratios below 50%, leaving room for future raises and extra cash to fund growth.

Kroger is particularly unique as its dividend yield of 1.8% and a payout ratio of 22% mean it could theoretically boost its dividend to nearly 7% and still fund it from earnings.

I do not own either yet, but I am considering them both for my parent's retirement accounts.