Dependable Dividend Stocks

These 12 stocks have hiked dividends for 25 years, pay more than the 10-year T-Note and are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. More 

These stocks don't all offer the most glamorous payouts, but they've delivered consistent, increasing dividends for years, and have potential for capital gains. More 

These four companies not only have better credit ratings than the United States -- they also have better yields than 10-year Treasurys. More 

Sherwin-Williams is one of the best stock stories of 2012 thus far, has a great outlook and a dependable dividend. So why should investors be cautious? More 

You likely interact with these companies regularly, even if you don't know it. But what you should know is that all five low-profile names are dependable dividend stocks. More 

Raising or initiating a dividend often might seem desperate, but such a move from a dependable company like Caterpillar actually is good news. More