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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.

Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

5 of the Best Tech Dividend Stocks to Buy

Tech may not be the ideal sector for dividend stocks, but there are some great exceptions. Here are 5 for plugged-in investors.

Are These 7 Dividend Aristocrats ETFs Fit for a King?

Several ETFs track indices known as 'dividend aristocrats' indices. These funds emphasize dividend growth, not yield, and they're not perfect ...

Why Investors Should Buy Johnson & Johnson Stock on Every Dip

JNJ stock could be just what the doctor ordered for long-term portfolios. JNJ also has solid products and increasing revenue.

Why Caterpillar Stock Is a Tasty Treat for Income Investors Now

Caterpillar's business is doing great, but its stock is doing nothing, making it a buy for income investors

Disappointing as It Is, Nokia Stock Is a Solid Dividend Buy

Disappointment in Nokia stock has many investors choosing its peers, but NOK likely should remain the choice for a certain type of investor.

Southern Stock Is a Bit Too Risky for a Utility Play

SO stock is a bet on nuclear power. If its plants can go into profitable operation, it's a bargain. If they can't pay off, you'll lose.

Show a Little Caution on Ford Stock After This Earnings Bump

Ford stock saw its largest one-day gain in ten years on an earnings beat, but the recent surge higher could call for caution in F stock.

Boring but Beautiful and Bountiful Dividend Stocks

If investors want more oomph than regular dividend stocks can provide, they can wade into the world of preferred stocks.

Verizon Stock Should Be the Next Addition to Your Dividend Portfolio

Wireless darling VZ stock, which is also investing heavily in 5G, is a great addition to dividend-income portfolios

Chemicals Growth, Investments Helping to Boost Exxon Mobil Stock

With oil rallying over the past month, it makes sense to revisit Exxon Mobil stock. XOM stock is up 10% on exploration, chemicals push.

AT&T Stock Is a Must-Buy Dividend Stud on Earnings Pullback

AT&;T stock pays out more than 6.6% with its dividend. While that would usually raise a red flag, T stock has cash flow to back it up.

Energy Stocks to Buy Now, Even with Oil Prices Up

With oil prices looking stronger lately, these energy stocks are some of the best places to play the trend -- and earn a little income too!

5 Big-Yield REITs to Check Out Now

Real estate stocks are a great way to gain consistent dividends and income increases. REITs work particularly well for long-term investors.

Why AT&T and Verizon Are Starting to Struggle

AT&T and Verizon are finding it hard to pay back their technology debt and the real debt they took on trying to get around it.

7 Dividend Stocks That Could Double Over the Next Five Years

These seven dividend stocks doubled in price over the past five years, and I believe they’ll repeat the feat over the next five years.

5 Hot Dividend Stocks to Buy as the Weather Heats Up

Sell in May? No way with these five dividend stocks to buy. The summer can be very fruitful for those hunting for income.

7 Healthy Dividend Stocks to Buy for Extra Stability

The stock market is on fire right now, and history tells us that such investor euphoria usually implies a good time to buy dividend stocks.

Here’s the Real Reason Why I Bought AT&T Stock

Going too deeply into AT&T stock can create paralysis by analysis. Instead, you should focus on the fact that T stock is too big to fail.

Going Into Earnings, Will Procter & Gamble Stock Move Higher?

With Procter & Gamble's 50% increase over the last 12 months, PG stock could struggle to keep moving higher into earnings.