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Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts highlight the stocks with the highest yields, uncover those increasing their payouts and evaluate the highly regarded Dividend Aristocrats, plus much more. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in dividend stocks.

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McDonald’s Stock Is a Very Attractive Buy Here and I’m Lovin’ It

I'm Lovin' It - McDonald's stock is a very attractive buy here. McDonald's earnings and cash flow cover its dividends well, making MCD stock very cheap with at least an 18 to 20% upside.

Exxon Is An Attractive Buy With Its 8% Dividend Yield

Exxon Mobil stock is an attractive buy with its 8% dividend yield. If the quarterly dividend is maintained, Exxon Mobil stock will rally.

7 Oil Stocks to Buy For Dependable Dividends Ahead of Earnings

Yes, things are starting to get better for oil stocks. But it's probably best for investors to focus on quality, given the continued risks.

4 Transportation Stocks That’ll Keep Moving

Transportation stocks have face near-term headwind due to the coronavirus. However, fundamentally strong stocks have a bright outlook.

UnitedHealth: The Secret to Stable Portfolios

UnitedHealth uses technology and managed care to dominate the U.S. healthcare market at a steady profit and dividend via UNH stock.

4 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy to Ride Out the Storm

High dividend yield stocks across sectors. These companies have robust cash flows and earnings growth visibility.

6 Utility Stocks to Buy Now for Dividends and Stability

2020 remains a volatile market year, and that's great for utility companies. Here are 6 utility stocks to buy for dividends and stability.

Too Much Has to Go Right for Energy Transfer Stock to Be a Good Investment

ET stock is probably going to see a dividend cut in the near future. Although that will still leave investors with a relatively hefty yield, the company is facing several financial risks that could eventually hurt the company's long-term future.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Successful Portfolio

In an era of negative rates, there is no fixed income anywhere but equities. Investors are forced into dividend stocks to reap some yield.

Halliburton Is Imperfect, But Strong Going into Earnings

Halliburton presents an admittedly mixed financial profile, but if you're looking for reasons to bet on HAL stock, you can find some.

The 7 Best Dividend-Paying Stocks for Cautious Investors

Market volatility is increasing. Here are seven robust companies whose shares are possibly among the best dividend-paying stocks for cautious investors

Energy Transfer Stock: Stranded in the Dakotas

ET stock already had a complicated financial position. Now, with a key pipeline set to shut down, investors should prepare for a dividend cut.

5 Cheap Dividend Stocks To Buy For Healthy Yields and Huge Upside

These 5 cheap dividend stocks to buy have high potential upside, reasonable price-to-earnings ratios and yields of 3% or greater.

Wells Fargo Stock Has Likely Bottomed Following the Bank’s Dividend Cut Announcement

Wells Fargo confirmed the rumors and announced a dividend cut on Monday. This creates a great opportunity to buy Wells Fargo stock as some investors panic.

Avoid Wells Fargo Stock Before Its Earnings Report

As earnings season kicks in, Wells Fargo stock is likely to be volatile with a downward bias. Investors should avoid WFC for now.

AbbVie Is Cheap and Pays an Attractive Yield

AbbVie stock is both cheap and has an attractive dividend yield. AbbVie stock sells below 10x earnings, with a 4.9% dividend yield and a 28% upside target value.

Why Exxon’s Dividend Is Safe and Attractive

Exxon's dividend is safe, making the XOM stock 7.7% yield very attractive. The expected total return for XOM stock, including the dividend, is over 30% annually over the next two years.

Commitment to Its Dividend Might Be the Riskiest Thing About AT&T Stock

T stock may look like a solid, blue chip dividend stock at first glance. However, questionable strategic decisions may have it on the same bearish path as General Electric.

Learnin’ From Luckin, Starbucks Heats Up a Strategy Built Around Its App

Starbucks is doubling down on its app, on pick-up and delivery. But it's still going to shrink in the near term.