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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

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — Including DUK, PPG, STT, MMP, CAG, SHLX

Ten notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Duke Energy and PPG . Here's what you need to know about DUK stock, PPG stock and the eight others.

Realty Income Corp (O) Stock: Monthly Income, But Not Much Else

As far as REIT investments go, Realty Income isn't a bad choice, but there isn't anything too exciting about O stock, either.

7 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy

Safety is the buzzword for these seven dividend stocks.

Why AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Still Has More Than Enough To Keep On Truckin’

T stock is suffering a disappointing run, but that could quickly change as AT&T mixes smart decisions with exciting technologies.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Still Has What It Takes to Survive

GE stock is still strong value for dividend-seeking investors, as General Electric can outperform the market in the next 12 to 18 months.

BP plc (ADR) (BP) Could Make a Big Income Announcement

While BP stock isn't moving much, reports that the oil titan is considering spinning off a "BP Midstream Partners" MLP are huge.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Will Plow Through Q4 Earnings

Microsoft is set up for a strong end to the fiscal year when it reports Thursday, but beat or not, MSFT stock is a buy-and-hold darling.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Could Feel Right to Contrarian Investors

While General Electric (GE) still faces serious challenges, GE stock is starting to look like a tempting contrarian play.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock Is the Same Ol’ Mess

International Business Machines reported its 21st consecutive quarterly sales decline Tuesday, sending IBM stock still lower as the company flails.

Why Realty Income Corp (O) Stock Is the REAL Deal

Realty Income (O) has great fundamentals and a consistently great dividend. Here's what makes O stock worth your while.

Will General Electric Company (GE) Stock Do Better Under John Flannery?

General Electric (GE) gets a new CEO next month. He has a chance to turn GE stock into the turnaround story of the century.

10 Dividend Stocks Growing Their Payouts by 20% or More

These 10 dividend stocks will continue cranking up the dial on their payouts for years, meaning mediocre yields now will become great over time.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Has More Good News

Bank of America stock has risen almost 50% since the presidential election. But BofA has more upside ahead, and so does BAC stock.

Good News for Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Isn’t Quite Good Enough

Ford stock continues to struggle, despite some good news in June. But the long-term problems facing F stock outweigh recent positives.

3 Reasons AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Is STILL a Rock-Star Buy

T stock is a great telecom pick because AT&T’s impressive dividend and promising future plans give it the most potential in the industry.

Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now – 122 Years Of Big Payouts

While dividend growth investing is arguably one of the best ways for people to build long-term income and wealth over time, that doesn’t necessa...

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Seven notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including Walgreens Boots (WBA) and Omega Healthcare (OHI). Here's what you need to know.

Does Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Have Hidden Value Waiting to be Unlocked?

Nokia is for those who don't mind a lot of volatility and can afford to lose 100% of the investment. A speculative bet on NOK stock wouldn’t be the worst move.

Should You Buy AT&T or Verizon for High Dividend Income?

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) are some of the most popular high dividend stocks out there. But should they be?