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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

8 Dangerous Dividend Stocks That Could Cut or Kill Their Payouts

Not all dividend stocks are built the same. Most should be able to keep shelling out cash., but these eight just can't afford to keep their current pace.

4 Reasons Why I Love Monthly Dividend Payers

Investments that pay dividends every month aren't a hard sell. After all, who doesn't want a little extra monthly income?

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

It’s hard to get 3.5% from your dividend stocks when the average yield of the S&P 500 is 1.9%, but these 10 will get the job done.

11 Dividend Stocks to Sell Right Away

I've scoured through my Dividend Grader ratings to find dividend stocks you need to sell today. Here are 11 to start with

3 Dividend Stocks Perfect For An IRA (WDR, GHL, T)

Dividend stocks face problems for investors when income is taxed. Here are dividend stocks for your IRA that can help

Why Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) Stock Is Going to $40

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) offers good value, especially when combined with its 4.49% annual dividend yield. Here's how TEVA stock is heading to $40.

Why General Electric Company (GE) Stock Isn’t a Deal Worth Looking At

GE stock might have a 3.3% dividend yield, but the opportunity cost of owning General Electric is still too darn high.

How Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Can Jump Another 50%

Nokia isn't the safest investment on the market, but cost cuts and a new deal with Apple should propel NOK stock toward $10 per share.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is Stuck in a Rut

Exxon (XOM) didn't move after earnings, which isn't a surprise given the hedge of upstream and downstream within the XOM stock business.

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – CB NOC LUV MMC KEY GNTX

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Chubb (CB) and Northrop Grumman (NOC).

7 High Tech Dividend Stocks With Yields Up to 14%

Income investors often ignore the technology sector. That's a shame, because tech stocks are some of the best sources of dividend growth

Buy Boeing Co (BA) Stock, But Do It for the Dividend

Boeing is getting a boost from military contracts, this time from Saudi Arabia. But when that story isn't driving BA stock, the dividend is.

3 Retail REITs to Salvage for Their Inflated Yields

Some retail stocks are dying, but quality, high-yielding retail REITs have been thrown out with the bathwater. Take advantage.

Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Is Smart for Income Investors

Nokia reported good quarterly results. The slowdown in the Network division is moderating. NOK stock's business transformation is underway.

7 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for Every Kind of Investor

The best dividend stocks are ultimately in the eye of the beholder. What matters is risk. This set of picks offers something for every type of investor.

AbbVie Inc (ABBV) Stock STILL Has Much More Room to Run Higher

ABBV stock has a lot more long-term oomph when you consider its current pipeline. Here's why investors shouldn't overlook AbbVie.

Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Can Reach $70 WITHOUT Apple (AAPL)

Assuming Qualcomm's deal for NXP Semiconductors closes, QCOM stock should sustain its current uptrend toward the $70-per-share mark.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is Making Moves to Power Your Portfolio

From buying new assets to tending its balance sheet, Exxon Mobil is set up well, making XOM stock a worthwhile buy.

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Kelly Services, Inc. (KEYLA)

On 5/19/17 Kelly Services, Enable Midstream Partners and HollyFrontier will go ex-dividend. Here are payout dates for KEYLA, ENBL and HFC