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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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The Top 10 Value Stocks in the S&P 500

You may not have to wait long to see value stocks outperform. Kiplinger and Buckingham see 2018 as the year value stocks make a comeback.

Is International Business Machines Corp. Stock Still Worth a Look?

IBM stock remains dependent on its mainframe monopoly, as results in cloud, analytics and services disappointed in its quarterly report.

The Secret to 162% Gains From Safe Blue-Chip Dividends

While most income investors are reaching for big yields right now, a small group of “hidden yield” stocks are quietly handing smart investors growin...

7 More Dividend Stocks Benefiting From the Tax Cut

The tax cut gives companies cash to increase their dividends. Here are seven dividend stocks I see increasing investor income.

Here’s How Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) Stock Could Rally a Robust 22%

Kinder Morgan isn't what it used to be, but the worst is behind it. The time to buy KMI stock is on a pullback toward $18.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Leads 5 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Five notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Here's what you need to know about each.

After CES, How Will Ford Respond at the Detroit Auto Show?

The Detroit Auto Show is set to launch and investors will be watching Ford's lineup. Ford stock has been rallying, but a pullback is a gift.

3 of the Best Dividend Aristocrats for Retirement

Dividend Aristocrats are some of the most reliable dividend stocks out there. But these specific "aristocrats" offer both growth and income.

10 Worry-Free Dividend Stocks With Rising Payouts

These 10 stocks all have two things in common: a high dividend yield and big Street support. Buy them and tuck them away for a rainy day.

Healthcare Trust of America Inc Stock Is Solid Long-Term Choice

HTA stock is a worthy long-term healthcare choice. Here's what investors need to know about Healthcare Trust of America.

Is AT&T Inc. Stock Still Worth Its 5%-Plus Dividend?

Although AT&T stock has had a rough road lately, you shouldn't count it out. T stock can still weather storms that would sink others.

7 Stocks With ‘Tax Cut’ Dividend Increases on Tap

With last year's massive tax cut, corporations stand to gain billions, but which companies might use this cash for dividend increases?

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Leads 4 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Four notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Cabot Oil & Gas (COG). Here's what you need to know about each.

Coca-Cola Stock Offers Nothing Beyond the 3.2% Dividend

Here's why you shouldn't expect big things for The Coca-Cola Company heading into 2018.

7 Dividend Growth Stocks Worth Owning

Did your favorite company increase dividends by 20% in 2017? These seven dividend stocks to buy did, making them worth owning in 2018.

5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for Bigger Returns

Dividend growth stocks are the way to go for bigger total returns. Here are five of the best dividend growers around.

10 Dividend Stocks That Will Deliver Double-Digit Returns Every Year

Claiming a stock will deliver a double-digit return every year is a bold statement, but these dividend stocks to buy have the best shot.

27 Quotes From Investing Greats to Make You a Better Dividend Investor

It’s hard to overstate how much investors have to gain by studying these investors.

5 Reasons Why Dividend Growth Investing Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

Making a resolution that will change and better your life is easy. Following through with the resolution is the hard part.