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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

AT&T’s Time Warner Delay Makes for a Bargain for Investors

If Comcast can own NBC Universal, then AT&T can own Time Warner. The deal will make T stock a bargain for income investors.

9 More Companies Whose Dividend Is in Danger

These dividend stocks look healthy enough, but when you check under the hood you may be surprised at all the mechanical problems.

AT&T Inc. (T) Is a Buy With or Without Time Warner Inc (TWX)

AT&T stock is a solid, steady, total return stock that dominates the telecom landscape in the U.S. and abroad.

Investors Mull Buys as General Electric Company Stock Tanks on Dividend Cut

General Electric slashed its dividend on Monday, sending its shares down bigly. It may be tempting, but GE stock has more downside.

General Electric Needs to Do Something Drastic

General Electric stock holders have sat by and watched the markets rally this year while GE stock languishes. Is a fix in sight?

10 More Simply Safe Dividend Stocks for Retirement

In the search for yield, more and more people are turning to dividend stocks. Here are 10 more great options for your retirement portfolio.

General Electric Company: The Dividend Cut Wasn’t the Worst of It

GE is taking steps to turn around the business, but it will take time to see results, CEO John Flannery admitted

What You Need To Know About Procter & Gamble After Its Boardroom Battle

Procter & Gamble's recent proxy fight was a lose-lose scenario. Management needs to grow revenues for PG stock to become a winner again.

Automatic Data Processing Leads 7 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Seven notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Automatic Data Processing (ADP). Here's what you need to know about each.

3 Baby Bonds With Yields Greater Than 5.5%

Baby bonds provide a wonderful way for safe, high-yield dividends. With that in mind, here are three bonds to consider.

No One is Coming to Save General Electric Company

GE stock has seen bad times, and they are only going to get worse.

Apple Inc. Is Pushing Harder Into Content With New Deal. Look Out Netflix?

Apple has so far been tiptoeing into the content business. On Thursday, it got a whole lot more involved. Don't sleep on AAPL stock.

Is Now the Time to Buy AT&T Inc. Stock and Its Massive 6% Dividend?

AT&T pays a near 6% dividend yield. That, alone, makes T stock worth a look even after this year's double-digit decline.

Should You Buy Ford Motor Company Stock Now? Here Are 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Can strong U.S. truck demand overcome Ford's weaknesses? That could be just the thing needed to halt the F stock slide.

3 Overlooked High-Dividend Stocks

If you want higher dividends with lower risk, consider these 3 high-yield stocks that may not be on everyone's radar.

Spectra Energy Partners, LP Leads 5 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Five notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP). Here's what you need to know about each.

Could The General Electric Company Stock Free-Fall End With $17 Bottom?

General Electric has been struggling big time since reporting earnings. Is now the time to buy GE stock? Only if you have discipline.

General Electric Company – Should You Catch It at $20?

Is GE stock a compelling buy yet? Expect a bounce in price, but watch out for the cost-saving dividend cut first.

Pfizer Inc. May Be About to Turn the Corner With Likely Consumer Unit Sale

Pfizer reported lousy third-quarter earnings, but that doesn’t mean PFE stock is priced for such blah results.