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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

How Safe Is BP plc (ADR)’s Dividend?

The BP stock dividend was questionable ahead of earnings. Cash flows and a high payout ratio were concerning. Management eased those worries.

Buy BP plc (ADR) Stock for More Than the Dividend

As oil giant BP seems to be putting its past problems finally behind it, the time to buy BP stock is now at hand.

Pfizer Inc. Stock Earnings Were a Snooze — But That’s Good

PFE stock has been lagging the broad market for a few years now, but that lack of volatility from Pfizer stock is working out well for the time being.

Verizon Communications Inc. Stock is a Dividend Investor’s Dream

Verizon continues to be beaten up by the market. Yet strong fundamentals and growth underpin an impressive dividend yield for VZ stock.

5 Tech Stocks to Buy With Monster Yields

With high margins and generous cash, a handful of tech stocks to buy offer generous dividends that you can count on in good and bad times.

Qualcomm, Inc. Needs a New Direction to Survive

Qualcomm needs a new direction before the QCOM stock price can move up and it can become an attractive investment again.

Is Qualcomm, Inc. Stock a Buy Before Earnings?

Qualcomm is under pressure, but that makes QCOM stock -- with its solid 4.2% dividend -- a very interesting long-term buy here.

VF Corp (VFC) Leads 6 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Six notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including VF Corp (VFC). Here's what you need to know about each.

6 Cheap Dividend Growth Stocks for Long-Term Rewards

Stocks with a strong history of dividend growth year over year form a healthy portfolio with greater scope of capital appreciation.

4 Stocks to Collect $3,000 in Dividends Per Month, Every Month

Most investors with $500,000 in their portfolios think they don’t have enough money to retire on. They do – they just need to do two things with the...

Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Reaping Benefits of the Trump Dividend

Exxon is a diversified, international you buy for income, not capital gains. So long as earnings beat dividends you're good with XOM stock.

Not There, Yet: What Level Makes The Coca-Cola Co Stock Interesting?

KO stock won't generate any serious alpha anytime soon, but Coca-Cola is a nice holding for income-oriented investors seeking lower volatility.

10 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for a Dividend Lifeline

Healthcare stocks offer some of the best dividend investing ideas on Wall Street. But where do you start? Here are 10 strong income ideas.

4 Dividend Stocks to Buy With Capital Growth Stories

Dividend stocks are usually boring, but these 4 names yield sizable passive income, and significant upside potential in the markets.

3 Dependable High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy

These three companies stand waiting, ready to propel any income investor's portfolio higher in the medium to long-term.

4 High-Yield, High-Risk Dividend Stocks That Aren’t Worth It

A high-yield dividend can be an attractive aspect to a stock, but that number alone doesn't make a stock worth buying.

Is BP plc (ADR) Stock a Buy With Rising Oil Prices?

After an explosive rally, I wouldn't buy BP stock quite yet. However, a pullback to $36 would be an attractive level to enter at.

If the AT&T Inc. Dividend Is Safe, So Is Your Money

Income investors need look no further than AT&T stock if they want regular income and a safe security. Here's why T stock might be appealing.

Visa Inc Leads 6 Dividend Stocks Boosting Payouts

Six notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Visa (V). Here's what you need to know about each.