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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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What’s Working in the Stock Market Today, and What’s Not

There are two things I want every investor to understand right now: The world is almost certainly tipping into a recession. And yet, we have a lot to look forward to. If that sounds contradictory, well, these are weird times. So, let’s dig into the details, and see what to look for, going forward.

7 of the Last Decade’s Fastest-Growing Dividend Stocks

Most investors focus on current yield when picking dividend stocks. The last decade's biggest winners show growth is more important.

Altria Stock Looks Undervalued With Sustainable Dividends

Non-combustible products can drive earnings growth and help maintain strong cash flows. Valuations at a decade low makes MO stock attractive.

7 Dividend Stocks to Watch for Stable Income

These dividend stocks will help you get through the troubled times and the good times, all while paying you some steady income.

A 6.2% Yield Makes WFC Stock Attractive, but Its Culture Is Worrisome

At 20, even if an investment in Wells Fargo goes south, a young investor has plenty of time to recover those losses. And, yes, it’s possible that Scharf will be the person to right the ship, recouping a big chunk of Warren Buffett’s recent paper losses.

Intel Stock Is Worth a Look When the Market Stabilizes

In the cloud era, you don't need to be on the bleeding edge to make a lot of money. Intel is not going to lose the data center market.

4 Energy Stocks Paying Jaw-Dropping Dividends

Here are four in the "midstream" infrastructure and transportation arena that are worth a look for deep value buyers seeking some safety income.

Kraft Heinz’s Dividend Is Starting to Look Stale

Don't try to catch the falling knife that is Kraft Heinz stock. With a high dividend and low EBITDA, it's slowly rotting.

Wells Fargo Stock Now Sits at Multi-Year Support Levels

Wells Fargo has underperformed its peers and yields 5%. But that doesn't make WFC stock a must-buy name right now.

It’s Time to Take Another Look at Ford Stock

Ford's 2019 was made worse by pension costs, which have been taken care of. Its new cars are in line with what the market wants.

F Stock May Tempt, but Investors Should Beware Bad Dividend News

At an investor conference last month, COO Jim Farley didn't shy away from noting the blue oval company is in a tight spot while highlighting opportunities such as reducing warranty expenses and increasing Ford's footprint in the fast-growing electric and autonomous vehicle markets.

Chevron Stock Is a Speculative Buy on OPEC’s Hazy Future

Chevron stock yields 5.3% and the company is committed to spending $15 billion per year on buybacks and dividends through 2025.

AT&T Stock Should Be on Your March Shopping List if You Like Dividends

Long-term passive income investors may regard any dip in AT&T stock as buying opportunity, as the the company has catalysts for the future.

3 Dividend Stocks to Ride out the Market Volatility

Dividend stocks are back as investors look for ways to ride out the volatility from the coronavirus outbreak. Here's three names to look at.

5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Great Buyback Programs

These dividend stocks offer great income to investors, but their tax-efficient buyback programs make them even better stocks to buy now.

The Real Reason to Buy MMM Stock Now (Hint: It’s Not the Coronavirus)

With 3M stock recently hitting its lowest level in five years, it's time to stock up. But don't get too excited about the face mask hype.

In a Low-Rates World, the 3.6% Yield on Cisco Stock Goes Begging

The tech maker's lack of growth has taken Cisco stock down, raising its yield to 3.6%, and that yield is backed by earnings.

Dividend Stocks Are Screaming-Hot Buys Once Coronavirus Fears Fade

Dividend stocks are the first thing prudent investors should buy after the virus scare dissipates. Income names won't be discounted forever.

Buy These 5 Super Fast-Growth Dividend Stocks While They Are Down

Buy these five super-fast-growth dividend stocks while they are down. They're likely to reward you handsomely for years.