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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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GE CEO John Flannery announced the company is being broken up, ending its run as a giant corporation going back to the 19th century.

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Buying the best dividend stocks isn’t just about the yield ... you’ll also want to make sure that they have the cash to support it.

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4 REITs to Watch for Dividend Increases in July

A REIT's upcoming dividend increase tends to occur at the middle of the fiscal year, and ARE, GPMT, NNN and O have increased or will likely increase their dividend payouts in July.

5 All-Star Dividend Stocks for Any Portfolio

Looking for the perfect dividend stocks? Look no further. These five dividend stocks pay generous dividends, and have substantial Street support. This means they all boast "Strong Buy" analyst consensus ratings with big upside potential to boot.

The Next GE? Avoid These 5 Dicey Dividends

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Don’t Jump on AMC Stock Before It Finishes Leveling Out

AMC stock is catching a boost after the movie theater chain unveiled a monthly movie pass subscription service.

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Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is a great lower risk. higher-yielding stock to buy right now. Here's why investors should look into this dividend stock.

Look to Aegon Stock for Dividends, but Not for Growth

Aegon stock has lost close to 90% of its value over the past 20 years. It appears the worst is finally behind it - but issues remain for the insurance firm.

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These seven monthly dividend stocks are attractive for investors looking for yield and, in some cases, capital appreciation as well.

5 Excellent Dividend Growth Stocks to Evade Trade Fears

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Providing a lift for income investors and dividend funds is the fact that the rate at which companies are boosting payout is climbing as well. That is good news for dividend investors, particularly at a time when interest rates are rising.

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Although REIT performance tends to track the overall economy, these REITs to buy will perform well both in good times and in times of uncertainty.

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General Electric Company’s Dividend Will Be Fine … Probably

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