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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

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?

Lancaster Colony Corp. (LANC) – A Small Cap Dividend Giant

Lancaster Colony Corp. (NASDAQ:CORP) is a rare small cap dividend stock. LANC stock offers good yield with good growth potential.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is Low Energy

Incoming General Electric CEO John Flannery looks like a good pick, but it looks like it will take a while for General Electric to see tangible results.

Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is Bound to Rise From Cloud Focus

MSFT stock is not only a safe haven amid valuation concerns, Microsoft can also be a growth stock by virtue of its growing cloud prowess.

Should You Buy Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Should you follow insiders into Omega Healthcare's 7.7% yielding stock? The dividend looks solid, but the OHI stock price may struggle.

3 Dividend Aristocrats With the Highest Growth Rates

Although each are overpriced as stocks, these three Dividend Aristocrats have the highest dividend growth rates.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Can Become a Dividend Monster

BAC stock has always been a solid dividend holding, but if Bank of America comes through, it's about to become a sweet income play.