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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 REITs to Buy While They’re Dirt Cheap

Looking for great REITs? The letters to remember are FFO. Here are 5 that throw off plenty of cash and trade for dirt cheap.

Should You Sell J&J Stock As Opioid Charges Heat Up?

Johnson & Johnson has real risk from its alleged role in the opioid crisis. But that doesn't necessarily mean you need to sell JNJ stock.

Is It Time to Take Profits in Disney Stock?

Disney stock is likely to stream profits into long-term portfolios, but there is likely to be short-term volatility and profit-taking in DIS.

AT&T Stock Could Be a Great Bet

If T stock is able to execute on its future plans, investors who buy in now will be handsomely rewarded.

Top 7 Service Sector Stocks That Will Pay You to Own Them

Services stocks offer both broad exposure to market segments, as well as generous dividend payouts to ride out the choppy waves.

AT&T Stock Looks Cheap Right Now, but Verizon Clearly Is a Better Buy

The bull argument for T stock downplays the massive risk that AT&T's debt brings along with it. Verizon just is a better buy.

Buy American for Safer Growth with Dividends

While the U.S. and China go head to head, giving many stocks volatility issues, these American REITs have smooth sailing.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Portfolio That’s Built to Last

Broader markets will likely continue to experience volatility in the coming weeks, but these three dividend stocks offer robust long-term prospects with respectable dividends.

Home Depot Is Where the Money Is

Home Depot stock has been the best income stock of the decade, with the HD share prices and dividend rising five-fold since 2010.

5 Data Center REITs to Buy That Deliver Sizable Income

Data center REITs offer the safety of a real estate investment with the profit potential of a technology stock. Here are five to consider.

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Should Pay a Special Dividend

BRK.B has simply too much cash and it's starting to hurt the performance of Berkshire Hathaway stock. BRK.B needs to pay a dividend.

The Antidote to Trade Tirades, With More Income

Dividend stocks are a great way to add income to your portfolio, but they're not the only way. Here are some other safe plays.

7 High-Yield REITs to Buy (Even When the Market Tanks)

In a topsy-turvy market, few investments look worthwhile. These high-yield REITs pay you to own them, no matter which way the market turns.

4 Dividend-Focused Utilities Pushing Higher

While the market is getting back on even footing, these 4 dividend stocks to buy are looking particularly perky.

2 Dividend Stocks That Are Way More Productive Than AT&T Stock

Wolverine released its first-quarter results May 10 and investors didn’t like them sending its stock down by more than 5% on the news. With the losses after its Q1 2019 report, WWW stock is now down 6.7% year to date through May 13. Its downward trend in 2019 ends three years of consecutive annual gains.   

Put Cisco Stock In Your Pocket and Wait

While it’s nice to see people writing about Cisco stock, it’s not a short-term play. It has worked hard for a decade to make itself a solid, conservative investment. Let it be one for you.

There’s a Looming Dip in BAC Stock You Definitely Should Buy Into

BAC stock is headed for $32 in the next year or so. Investors should consider buying into Bank of America on weakness.

Technology Is Not Saving the Day for Walmart Stock

Walmart may be the world's smartest retailer, but it's control of the supply chain that drives the WMT stock earnings, not tech innovations.

Qualcomm Stock May Help Make Your Portfolio 5G Ready

QCOM stock's next-generation technology is likely to make it a leader in 5G, but there might be short-term volatility in Qualcomm stock.