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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

Technology’s New Frontiers Stoking Renewed Investor Interest in IBM Stock

With IBM stock trading at only about 24 times current earnings, its days of being overlooked may be drawing to a close.

5 Real Estate Stocks Still Worth Buying as Interest Rates Rise

These 5 real estate stocks will continue to flourish as interest rates rise -- and they're REITs so they provide a nice income as well.

Even at These Prices You’ve Gotta Take a Look at Buying Apple Stock

New iPhones and a new Apple Watch will bode well for Apple stock in the fourth quarter. Here's how shares are setting up now.

5 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Growth as the Fed Raises Rates

Just because the Fed is raising rates is no reason to dump dividend stocks. The key is in their ability to raise payouts. These 5 dividend stocks have proven to be great income growers over time.

General Electric Stock Is Still Quite Risky

Is it time to catch the falling knife that is GE stock? Here's what you need to consider before taking the plunge.

Real Estate Investment Trusts: Understanding Why REITs Pay High Yields

Real estate investment trusts were created in the 1960s and have since become extremely popular. But why do they pay high dividend yields? Well, here’s a look at why.

IBM Stock Still Could Profit Investors Regardless of the Effects of Watson

Whether or not Watson boosts the IBM share price, IBM stock investors could still benefit from the equity's high dividend yield.

It Looks like GE Stock May Finally Have Put in a Bottom

General Electric stock has been perking up lately, making some wonder (me included) whether GE stock has finally bottomed.

There’s More to Like About MSFT Stock Than a Likely Dividend Bump

Microsoft is generating tremendous cash flow growth and higher profit margins. Higher dividends for MSFT are on the way, too.

Cisco’s Renaissance Is Just Beginning

Cisco is now fully engaged in transforming itself from just the equipment to software and cloud service support. Does that mean you should buy CSCO stock?

5 Dividend Stocks With 50-Plus Years of Annual Dividend Hikes

These five dividend stocks have achieved the status of dividend king and still trade at reasonable valuations.

5 Great REITs to Buy as Inflation Surges

Despite the rumors, REITs have the goods to beat inflation. Rising rents translate to rising dividends. These are 5 great REITs to buy now.

You Can Do so Much Better Than BUD Stock in the Beverage Space

Bud stock has been under intense pressure, but should be coming into a level of support. If it bounces, look to see how it does with resistance.

Is Snap-On an Ideal Dividend Growth Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Snap-On stock faces multiple obstacles, including a slowdown of its core business. But SNA stock is a solid dividend stock and could hit $200 soon.

10 Tech Dividend Stocks With Growth Potential

Dividend-paying companies don’t all have to be boring affairs, as these relevant tech stocks prove. And these dividend stocks can often offer an investor growth, as well.

3 Risky Dividend Stocks With Fat Yields

There are risks in buying dividend stocks just as there are risks in buying stocks for capital gains. There are also big rewards.

Nike’s Success Is One More Reason to Love Foot Locker Stock

Foot Locker has missed the rally in retail stocks. But the shares may catchup – and soon. An analysts from Wells Fargo is encouraged that a comeback from Nike will provide much more momentum.

Wynn Stock Should Be Attractive, but It’s Still a Falling Knife

Wynn Resorts is a solid business, but Wynn stock has been pummeled. We need to see it shape up before going long.

Verizon Stock Is a Little Pricey Right Now, Even with a Great Dividend

Verizon's 4.66% dividend yield is almost 60% more than the 10-year Treasury yield. Does that make it a screaming buy?