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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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The 3 Best Oil Stocks to Buy for Retirement Investors

Oil stocks are not typically considered ideal stocks for retirement, but these three stocks fit the bill nicely.

5 Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks to Buy in March

Trump's policies without details, lackluster economic growth and overvalued market, calls for investing in dividend stocks. Start here...

Why BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock MIGHT Be Worthy Again

Saddled by debt and performing poorly, BP stock is tough to own right now. North Africa, though, is a bright spot that could salvage the stock.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is a Screaming Buy for Its Dividend

Looking for a high yield that's safe? Then you have to consider Ford stock. The automaker has the goods to keep paying its dividend.

9 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks To Safeguard Your Income

Consider some of the low-beta, high-yielding dividend stocks we've screened for you if you want to avoid market volatility

7 MLPs to Buy With High (And Growing!) Yields

These high-yield MLPs to buy don't just deliver solid incomes now -- they'll provide distribution growth and capital gains down the road.

BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Can Ride Out Low Oil Prices, But …

BP plc (BP) needs its cash flow to break even as soon as possible for BP stock to rally from its current level near 52-week lows.

Tap Realty Income Corp (O) or AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) for $1,000/Month

Realty Income (O) and AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) are a pair of monthly dividend stocks with different paths to high regular income.

Buy AT&T Inc. (T) Stock for High Dividend Income

AT&T (T) stock has multiple growth factors ahead, including the Time Warner merger, mobile phone user growth and revenue growth.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Should Keep an Eye on Tesla Inc (TSLA)

Recent problems at Exxon Mobil (XOM) could be the start of something much longer-lasting, which could negatively impact XOM stock.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Is in a Rut, and Income Investors Love It

Healthy margins have allowed Cisco (CSCO) to become a cash cow, with annual free cash flow approaching $13 billion for CSCO stock.

Why Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock Is Right for Income Hunters

Starbucks (SBUX) offers a lot of growth, but the double-digit increases to SBUX stock are worth your attention, too.

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – RY SRE LAMR WR MTB CM ETN XEL DHR ESS

Ten notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Sempra Energy (SRE).

Boeing Co (BA) Stock: Should You Pull the Trigger?

Political factors make Boeing Co (BA) riskier than it’s been in some time, but that shouldn't stop you from considering Boeing stock.

How Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Can Squeeze $26B From LinkedIn

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is on a roll, but it has to extract $26.5B out of LinkedIn to give MSFT stock holders the value they deserve.

Should You Buy BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

BP stock offers a juicy 7% dividend yield. Is it safe, or will a high cost structure and weak oil prices force BP to cut the dividend?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is Tied Hip-and-Thigh to Trump

Since Exxon Mobil's (XOM) CEO left for Washington, XOM stock has doubled down on policies in sync with the new administration.

These Dividend Stocks Have Beaten the S&P 500 for Years

Our No-Withdrawal Portfolio strategy takes shape by finding dividend stocks with high yields and long-term value

The 3 Best REITs for Sky-High Total Returns

The best REITs pay decent yields and invest in new properties to grow, which makes them great picks for the long-term.