The dividend yield on the S&P 500 is currently around 1.2%, which is near its all-time low. As a result, it's getting harder to find stocks with attractive dividend yields.

However, there are some enticing income opportunities if you know where to look. For example, several master limited partnerships (MLPs) offer much more enticing yields these days, including Energy Transfer ( ET +0.91% ) , Enterprise Products Partners ( EPD 0.25% ) , and MPLX ( MPLX +0.60% ) . As a result, they can turn a $2,000 investment into a lucrative passive income stream:

Here's why they're such smart options for income-seeking investors right now.

Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer is one of the largest energy midstream companies in the country. Its pipelines

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