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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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10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2019 and Beyond

These 10 stocks don't quite qualify as "set it and forget it" plays. All have some degree of risk. But the risks seem worth taking for the potential rewards, which include near-term income, longer-term growth, and potential capital appreciation.

Now Isn’t the Time to Sell Apple Stock, but Definitely Don’t Buy It

Apple stock remains solid, but investors have not priced the trade war or the lackluster product reviews into the price of AAPL.

5 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Healthy Dividends

Healthcare stocks are among the best growth and income plays. Here are five firms in the sector that have the goods to keep growing and paying strong dividends.

IBM Stock and Jim Whitehurst’s Toughest Test

Analysts want Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst to replace IBM CEO Virginia Rometty, thinking his open organization concept can give IBM earnings the kick they need

5 REITs for Any Stock Market Conditions

REITs have been performing well so far in 2019, and if you pick the right ones they'll likely keep performing for you long term.

3 Reasons to Buy IBM Stock on the Dip

IBM has been transforming itself As a result, the recent drop of IBM stock price looks to have created a pretty good entry point in IBM stock.

5 Value Stocks With Fast-Growing Dividends

Among the best stocks to buy now are fast-growing, cheap dividend stocks. Each of these value stocks has grown consistently for the past several years.

7 Energy Stocks to Sell Now, and Where to Buy

Energy is certainly a place to find high yields. In fact, many energy investments HAVE to pay high yields due to their tax structure, such as the master limited partnerships (MLPs). But as attractive as a high dividend yield sounds, chasing dividend yields alone can be downright dangerous.

5 Dependable Dividend Stocks to Buy

Volatility got you down? Dividend stocks are the answer. These five top dividend stocks feature plenty of payout to soothe your soul.

Stocks to Buy: 3 Factors of All the Best Stocks Today

Some stocks are outperforming the market, and giving their investors plenty of good news; the key is to know where to FIND stocks to buy.

Linux-maker Red Hat Purchase Adds Risk to Owning IBM Stock

IBM has fallen behind many of its peers, meaning the immediate future of IBM stock hinges on the success of integrating Red Hat.

JNJ Stock Is a Way Better Investment Than Bonds or CDs

Here's how much income you'll get from Johnson and Johnson stock as compared with bonds or bank accounts in coming years.

AT&T Stock Should Power Higher as it Cuts Debt and Expands Margins

AT&T is well positioned to deliver robust free cash flows in the coming years and that will reward investors through dividend and T stock repurchases.

3 Dividend ETFs for Heaps of Monthly Income

Looking for monthly dividends? Then ETFs have to be on your search list. These three dividend ETFs provide plenty of exposure and a great monthly paycheck.

7 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy With Yields of at Least 3%

There are currently approximately 136 S&P 500 stocks yielding 3% or more. Here are seven stocks to buy amongst this group of dividend stocks.   

Is Dow Stock a Must-Buy for Its 6.25% Yield?

At first glance, the generous dividend yield for Dow Inc stock may attract income investors. However, they’re better off looking for other investments as neither the fundamentals nor the technical offer justification for a sizable holding.

Investors Should Consider Buying AT&T Stock Despite AT&T’s Problems

AT&T's management decisions may have hurt AT&T stock, but T stock could rise in the longer-term anyway.

Successful Crisis Investing (With Dividends!)

Even when the markets turn sour there's money to be made -- or at least relative safety to be had. Here are some names to keep on your radar.

Like Dividends? You May Want to Put AT&T Stock on Your Shopping List

T stock price is beginning to reflect the overall strength of the business