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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.

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7 Future Blue-Chip Stocks You Need to Buy

These seven future blue-chip stocks to buy have strong earnings, revenue and dividend growth that will lead to long-term gains.

Why Boeing Co (BA) Stock Won’t Lose Altitude Anytime Soon

Boeing stock is one of the hottest and most stable defense stocks in the market today. Here's what BA stock investors need to know.

7 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

These seven cheap dividend stocks offer 4% yields and discounts to free cash flow value -- and are backed by solid businesses.

5 Value Stocks with Great Dividend Growth Prospects

We help you find stocks poised to reap returns. Today we have 5 value stocks to consider that also contain dividend growth opportunities

Should You Buy Boeing Co (BA) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Boeing (BA) looks like a winner under the Trump administration. But, BA stock has already hit new all-time highs. Is there more upside left?

3 Closed-End Funds That Have Big-Time Yields

Are you looking to score a high yield? Then closed-end funds (CEFs) like HTD, HYT and IGD need to be on your list.

5 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Boost Your Returns

These dividend growth stocks offer the best of both worlds, potential for capital appreciation and rising income even in a volatile market

Avoid GameStop Corp. (GME) Stock for the Year

GameStop (GME) is quickly falling out of favor as the gaming industry evolves, and GME stock is unlikely to maintain its dividend payments.

Why Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Perfect for Income Investors

Income investors should ignore the present 2.42% yield on HD stock. Instead, they should look at Home Depot's past performance and buy with both hands.

3 High-Yield Stocks of 14%-Plus: Are They Safe?

These high-yield stocks may look appealing on the surface, but TICC, NYMT and SSI have high yields for a reason and should be avoided.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Could Jump 20% Higher

Given Exxon's (XOM) plans to reduce its cost structure and its initiatives to maximize the value of assets, XOM stock can reach $100 in the next 12 to 18 months.

BP Plc (ADR) (BP) Stock’s Dividend Is a Gusher for Income Investors

BP stock is stuck in a range. As the outlook for the energy sector improves, this will not last ... and investors can profit.

5 Snubbed Utilities With 20% Gains Ahead

Utilities are a strong sector for income investors due to sustainable and growing dividends. Get started with these utility stocks to buy.

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — TD GD DLR BBY CNQ KSS WYN

Seven notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) and General Dynamics (GD).

3 Closed-End Funds With Sky-High Yields of 10% or More

CEFs can be a great way to add some high-yield securities to your portfolio, and ETJ, PHK and FTF are all worth a look.

10 Dangerous Dividend Stocks to Dump Now

These dangerous dividend stocks yield anywhere between 3% and 15%, but all of them have one thing in common: They've got problems.

The Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Dividend Is a Slam Dunk

Nike (NKE) has stumbled, but its consistent growth and increasing dividend make it attractive. Is it time to buy NKE stock?

Here’s Why Everyone Is Buying Best Buy Co Inc (BBY) Stock Today

If you're unsure about the recovery prospects of Best Buy (BBY), you'll be reassured by the wide earnings beat in BBY stock.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) Delivers With Its Latest Quarterly Dividend Raise

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has announced first-quarter 2017 common stock cash dividend of 93 cents, up 5.7% sequentially.