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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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7 Winning High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Payouts Over 5%

If your goal is double-digit annual total returns, here are seven high-yield dividend stocks to buy that will get you halfway there.  

Is Nokia Stock the Best Cheap Play Under $7?

Underneath the hood, Nokia stock is actually a decent dividend-bearing investment. Thus, at a price point under $7, NOK is one of the best value stocks available.

Caterpillar Stock Gives Income Investors a Feast on Agriculture’s Problems

Caterpillar and Archer Daniels Midland both sport yields over 3%. Between CAT stock and ADM stock, which is safer?

Should Investors Sell IBM Stock?

IBM stock is a retiree's dream. However, IBM stock price is likely to be impacted by profit taking and volatility in the short-term.

Exxon Mobil Stock: The Bears Come for Big Oil

Exxon is suffering from slowing demand for what it produces, even while it dramatically increases supply. That's why bears have come out for Exxon Mobil stock. A big quarter hasn't slowed their attack.

7 Big Dividend Stocks to Consider In a Low-Rate World

With rates set to remain lower for longer, these seven big dividend stocks are due for strong performances.

3 High-Yielding REITs to Buy After the Fed Rate Cut

With the Fed cutting rates, the time to buy REITs is now. These 3 high-yielding REITS have a lot to gain after yesterday's rate cuts.

Look to Bank of America Stock for the Dividend, not for Growth

Bank of America is a conservative dividend stock, currently yielding 2.34% but with a dividend that is up 50% in two years

Here’s How Pfizer Stock (and Pharma) Stand to Benefit From Mylan Deal

The new company emerging from the Pfizer-Mylan deal gets former blockbusters like Lipitor and Celebrex, now generics, and the EpiPen business, which has been an object of scandal.

Don’t Be Scared of Qualcomm Stock

QCOM stock remains a compelling growth and income opportunity for patient investors. They should buy Qualcomm stock on weakness.

Should Investors Buy Dow Stock After Dow’s Q2 Results?

However, it’s hard to ignore the fact that Dow’s quarterly dividend of $0.70, currently yields an impressive 5.5%. Dow and its predecessor companies have now paid quarterly dividends for 431 straight quarters dating back to 1912.

Here’s Why Exxon Stock Is a No-Brainer for Long-Term Investors

Exxon Mobil stock has done absolutely nothing for the past decade. But that will change. In the meantime, it is offering a compelling dividend yield.

Is CVS Stock a Buy With a 3.5% Dividend and 20% Upside? 

CVS Health stock has been under pressure for a while now. But with CVS stock trading better, is it suddenly worth a buy?

Verizon Stock Unlikely to Move Significantly on Earnings Numbers

As VZ stock reports earnings, owners of Verizon stock will likely focus on the future of the company instead of earnings and revenue figures.

3 REITs to Buy to Build a Solid Foundation

You may not think of real estate stocks when considering stocks to buy, but these REITs have both growth and income on offer.

Upcoming Earnings Report for GM Stock Should Deliver Few Surprises

News of delays from GM's Cruise unit could influence the upcoming earnings report, but GM stock will probably not react significantly.

Like Dividends? Take a Look at Exxon Stock

Although XOM stock has a strong balance sheet backing the high dividend yield, there is likely to be short-term volatility and downside in the share price.

Is Johnson & Johnson Stock Losing Its Shine?

JNJ has a history of delivering decent returns for shareholders. But if lawsuits make you nervous, I’d avoid JNJ stock for now. Here’s why. 

Earnings Might Disappoint, but Exxon Stock Still Has Plenty to Like

Now isn't the time for XOM stock investors to panic, the company looks poised to ride out a bumpy second half of 2019 before things pick up in 2020.