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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

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Is a Refined Energy Choice

Most investors aren't looking too closely at Valero Energy (VLO), one of the biggest oil refiners in the world, but they should be.

Why BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Still Is Worth the Wait

With the British energy giant investing for growth, BP stock should be owned and held to the target $43 to $45 share price.

Caterpillar Inc (CAT) Rewards Shareholders After a Gap of 2 Years

Caterpillar (CAT) announced a 1.3% increase in quarterly dividend to 78 cents per share after a hiatus of two years. Here are the details

Leave Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock to the Traders

Chesapeake Energy is way too volatile for average investors at the moment. CHK stock is nothing but trading fodder right now.

Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) Is an 8% Yielder Built to Last

OHI stock has had a couple of tough years, but Omega Healthcare is healthier than it's ever been. It's time to buy while the yield is juicy.

5 Dividend Growth Stocks that Ensure Safe Returns

Honing in on dividend is a tried-and-true practice during market turbulence, and these 5 dividend growth stocks are worth the effort...

10 Best Dividend Stocks for the Market’s 10 Sectors

Don't put all your income eggs in one basket. Diversify by jumping into the best dividend stocks across all the market's sectors.

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – UNH AMT PCG ARE GPN COR

Six notable dividend stocks recently raised their payouts, including UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and American Tower (AMT).

3 Must-Buy REITs for 100% Dividend Growth and Double-Digit Gains

We are zeroing in on 3 REIT stocks that raise their payouts faster than inflation and the market as a whole...

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM) and Knoll Inc (KNL)

Knoll, CAE, and Iron Mountain will all trade ex-dividend on June 13. Here are the payout dates for IRM, CAE and KNL stock

7 Energy Stocks to Buy to Survive an Oil Beating

Crude oil prices have been getting creamed, but there are a handful of energy stocks to buy if you want to take a chance in the sector.

The Best (And Worst!) Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about investing, so looking at how he's managed these 6 dividend stocks is instructive and actionable

5 MLPs That Will Win Big From Trump’s Tax Plan

A little-known fact is that MLPs will win big-time from the proposed Trump tax plan. Here are five high yielders with potential.

Buy Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) When Fears Run High

The Vanguard High Dividend ETF (VYM) is a one-stop shop for dividend stocks of every stripe. If anything happens to the markets, you need VYM in your corner.

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE)

Brinker International, Bob Evans Farms, and Spire Inc will all trade ex-dividend on June 8. Here are the payout details for EAT, SR and BOBE.

Should You Buy Realty Income Corp (O) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Realty Income has a great business model, and O stock is getting cheaper. But I think it has more downside ahead.

Why AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Keeps Getting Uglier and Uglier

AT&T (T) has made some big-ticket purchases in recent years. But how do the finances look, and what does this mean for T stock?

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think

GE stock had a nice run between 2009 and 2016, but time has finally caught up with General Electric. Here's what you need to know.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA): Nibble on Its Dividend and Wait

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) is perhaps the poster child for what can go wrong with an investment. But TEVA stock is cheap and could double in price.