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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

13 Companies Building Wealth For Long Term Shareholders

My recent analysis of dividend payers that have recently increased dividends came up with these 13 stocks to consider

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – KO CSCO TROW SHW ADI LLL ABX

Seven notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Coca-Cola (KO) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

Will Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Stay Recession-Proof?

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is circling Procter & Gamble (PG) with growth ideas. But they could bankrupt PG stock in a recession.

Why The Coca-Cola Co (KO) Dividend Star is Waning

The Coca-Cola Co (KO) is one of the most famous shining starts of the dividend world. But is it losing some luster?

5 Top Dividend Stocks to Shower Solid Returns

Dividend payouts are major sources of consistent income for investors, and these 5 dividend stocks produce for your portfolio

The 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Boring? Consistent? Check and check. These ten best stocks to buy are companies with businesses that will put your mind at ease.

Should You Buy Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Amgen stock is back near all-time highs. Will its biosimilar portfolio power it higher, or will legal disputes hold the stock back?

Should You Buy Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Chevron stock still pays a great dividend. But is that enough to compensate for the CVX's risks? Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Could Win Big With ‘Windows Cloud’

Microsoft (MSFT) has a potentially revolutionary new operating system in the works. But investors may need to see more before buying in.

BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Is a Deep Value Dividend Play

BP (BP) has paid out billions of dollars in damages, but operationally, things are picking up, and BP stock offers a thick dividend to boot.

5 High-Tech Cash Cows Yielding Up To 6%

The technology sector has been the growth investor's best friend, and it's becoming an income friend, too. Consider these 5 plays today

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Q4 Earnings Leave Coke in the Dust

PepsiCo (PEP) CEO Indra Nooyi is among the best in her business. PEP stock isn't responding to Q4 earnings, but the soda giant is A-OK.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Is on Cloud 9

MSFT stock is still only scratching the surface of a recent large breakout, and investors should prepare for the coming move in Microsoft.

4 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years

In my last article I talked about Apple's run as an up and coming dividend growth stock star. Here are 3 more up and comers to add

3 Reasons Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock Is a Great Long-Term Bet

PG stock is poised to make a comeback in 2017, making Procter & Gamble a buy right now as the firm's shares are still under pressure.

AT&T Inc. (T) Stock: Is the Great Dividend Enough?

If you're considering AT&T (T), there's only one reason to own T stock (but there are several reasons why you shouldn’t).

9 Top Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy for the Dividends

Fans of dividends don't have to completely abandon all hope for growth too -- these top pharmaceutical stocks offer the best of both worlds.

Chevron Corporation a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock (CVX)

Here is why Chevron Corporation stock (CVX) has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE dividend list

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now – and 1 to Avoid

Monthly dividend paying stocks are a great source of income in your portfolio. Consider these 3 monthly payers as a start