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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

Target Corporation (TGT): An Attractively Valued Dividend Champion on Sale

Target is a dividend champion that looks very attractive right now. It's time to consider adding TGT to your income portfolio

GameStop Corp. (GME) Stock Is Dying, But It Still Has Something to Offer

Long-term, GME stock may be headed for oblivion, but for contrarian investors, there may still be an interesting opportunity in GameStop.

Why Microsoft Corporations’s Dividend Payments Could Double Within 5 Years (MSFT)

The technology sector isn't known for paying out juicy dividends, yet led by Microsoft that's changing. Here's why MSFT is a dividend star

Altria Group Inc (MO) Stock Is on Fire With Dominant Vape Game

Altria (MO) continues to impress with its vaping products, and the recently boosted dividend on MO stock is one of the safest on the market.

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Still Not a Buy, Mobileye NV (MBLY) or Not

Charles Payne on Intel (INTC): I've loved Mobileye (MBLY) for a long time, but INTC stock looks no better with MBLY in the passenger seat.

7 Dividend Stocks With Yields That Grow Like Weeds

These dividend stocks always seem to sport so-so yields, but dividend growth ensures their shareholders enjoy big yields over the long run.

10 Safe Dividend Stocks to Own During the Next Market Crash

If you buy fairly priced, high-quality, low-volatility dividend stocks that grow their payouts, you can protect yourself from some market risk.

Target Corporation (TGT) Stock Will Keep Sinking Without This Change

It's going to be difficult for Target stock to compete in today's retail landscape without heavy investments in its digital infrastructure.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Has Become a Bargain

With Exxon Mobil priced at just 16.6 times fiscal 2018 earnings-per-share estimates of $4.89, calling for 20% growth, XOM stock should reach $100 in the next 12 to 18 months, delivering 20% returns.

Why Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is Still a Screaming Good Buy

Given Ford stock's quarterly dividend of 15 cents, which yields 4.7% annually, investors have tons of incentive to be patient with F stock.

7 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Actually Safe

No stock is completely without risk, but these seven high-yield dividend stocks are far less dangerous than their big-income peers.

Hudson Pacific Properties Inc Rewards HPP Shareholders

Much to the delight of its shareholders, Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) announced a quarterly common stocks dividend of 25 cents per share

AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Enters a New Media Era

AT&T enters a new era with the Time Warner (TWX) purchase, which will make T stock worth buying for savvy investors.

Should Apple Inc. Cut Its Dividend? (AAPL)

Apple (AAPL) could actually gain far more ground if it used its excess cash flow to grow rather than paying a dividend on Apple stock.

Why AbbVie Inc Was a Named Top Dividend Stock (ABBV)

AbbVie Inc has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE dividend list based upon these key metrics

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — QCOM AMT CL HPP SNV SPTN

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Qualcomm (QCOM) and American Tower (AMT).

Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock

Verizon (VZ) has lagged amid intense competition, but that's translated into a mouth-watering yield while Verizon stock returns to growth.

Why General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is STILL a Powerhouse

General Electric (GE) has exposure in nearly every sector, including oil and gas. Therefore, GE stock is a stock every investor should hold.

Why the BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Dividend Is Even Stronger Now

BP stock's 7% yield is sustainable and is very attractive for income investors. This strength was triggered by the dip in energy prices.