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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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5 Cheap Foreign Stocks That Are Perfect for Dividend Investors

You can't travel the world right now, but you can search foreign stocks for great income. Here are five cheap stocks worth your money now.

7 Tech Industry Dividend Stocks for Growth and Income

These dividend stocks deliver both growth and income to investors, even as many in the tech industry resist introducing cash payouts.

It’s Time to Buy AbbVie Stock Now After Its Allergan Purchase

AbbVie stock needed its merger with AGN stock to diversify. Now that it has, the stock has more potential upside thanks to Allergan.

Can Investors Trust Energy Transfer to Keep Paying Its Massive Dividend?

Energy Transfer missed on earnings and revenue estimates. However, ET stock appears to have a safe dividend for now.

Halliburton’s 6.7% Dividend Yield Is an Excellent Bargain

The Halliburton stock 6.7% dividend yield is a great bargain. Management has taken cost-cutting actions to secure the dividend with existing FCF

7 Dividend Stocks That You Can Still Bank On

Dividend investors face turbulent conditions as blue-chip companies slash payouts. But these seven dividend stocks will still pay the bills.

8 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy for Consistent Income

Most dividend stocks pay out quarterly, which doesn’t necessarily suit our typical billing cycles. However, these eight companies offer payouts on a monthly basis.

Exxon’s Safe Dividend Yield Makes XOM Stock Very Attractive

Exxon Mobil stock is worth more than its current stock price. Its dividend is stable and the dividend yield should continue to fall.

UPS Stock Can Handle the Load

UPS proved its value to conservative investors during the March quarter, with earnings that made its 4.3% yield affordable.

CVS Health Beats Estimates, Market Yawns

CVS stock can be seen as either a great pharmacy stock, better than Walgreens, or a poor health insurer compared with United Healthcare. CVS Health becoming a leader in managed care.

Buy Chevron Stock Even After Its Bullish Rally

Chevron stock has strong liquidity to navigate crisis while maintaining dividends. Chevron has quality assets for long-term cash flow growth.

Chevron’s Strong Cash Flow Makes the Fat Dividend Yield Very Attractive

Chevron's strong cash flow makes its 5.8% dividend yield very attractive. CVX stock is worth at least 43% more based on its dividend and capital return priorities.

Shell Knows It’s a Zombie as Long as It Focuses on Fossil Fuels

Shell admits that oil demand may never recover. It is cutting the Shell stock dividend and increasing investments in renewable power to create a sustainable future for itself.

7 Fundamentally Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy

Don't miss out on major opportunity. These solid dividend stocks are some of the best long-term buys in today's pandemic-driven market.

Exxon Mobil is a Classic Yield Trap That May Not Last Much Longer

The oil producer thinks it can make money with oil at $40 a barrel but futures prices aren't showing that price until the end of 2023. Meanwhile, Exxon Mobil stock has an alluring dividend.

Royal Caribbean’s Dividend Is Under Siege

RCL stock offers a $3.12 annual dividend for now, but weakness in the cruise industry makes it unlikely investors will see a payout.

Investors Should Not Buy Caterpillar Ahead of Its Earnings

Given the questions marks regarding the state of the global economy, CAT stock may not be a long-term buy yet.

Verizon Can Handle the Pandemic Storm

Verizon can handle its dividend and capital requirements. The company isn't growing, but it's a conservative investment in tough times.

Without Its Dividend AT&T Stock Would Be Worthless

AT&T is cutting costs to manage the debt it bought with DirecTv and Time Warner, and prioritizing its dividend.