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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

14 Dividend Growth Stocks Rewarding Shareholders With a Raise

Every week I go through the list of dividend increases, as part of my monitoring process, and I've evaluated these 14 dividend payers

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — CNI SCHW FIS JBHT PX SPGI NSC HBI MMP AJG

Ten notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Canadian National Railway (CNI) and Charles Schwab (SCHW). Here's what you need to know.

Why General Electric Company (GE) Stock Has a History of Winning

GE stock is a mainstay of the financial markets, but will recent volatility throw General Electric off its game?

Should You Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Microsoft (MSFT) has soared in recent years. Will acquisitions and its cloud growth propel MSFT stock further, or is it already overvalued?

3 Reasons to Buy Ford Motor Company (F) Stock on This Dip

Ford Motor (F) is down Thursday on so-so earnings. But the business is strong, dividends are high and Ford stock is really, really cheap.

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for Income and Growth

Dividend Aristocrats have a slight advantage over your standard blue-chip stock, and these three dividend stocks have both income and growth.

Six 6% Yield Stocks (With 60% Upside, Too)

As interest rates rise, the best defense will be a good offense. Consider these high-yield stocks with big dividends and more to come

Here’s Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Will Hit $75

With emerging growth opportunities on the horizon, Microsoft (MSFT) looks poised to win despite MSFT stock trading near all-time highs.

10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are SOMEHOW Still Bargains

Not all dividend stocks are priced too high or yield too little to buy right now. Just be selective. Start your search with these 10 picks.

6 Dividend Growth Stocks Raising Dividends Like Clockwork

Several companies raised dividends over the past week, and I've isolated these six to consider for you income portfolio

The Top 3 Places to Find High Yields

Things are finally turning around for income investors, and we've found these stocks to help maximize your gains

9 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — O CVS SHLX ED PSXP ZTS VNO CMS EQM

Nine notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Realty Income (O) and CVS Health (CVS). Here's what you need to know.

5 Unbeatable Dividend Growth Stocks for a Volatile Market

Picking stocks that not only pay dividends but increase their payouts is a winning strategy, and we've highlighted these 5 to get started

Why Boring AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Can Work For (Or Against) You

T stock is about as unexciting of an investment as you can get. Therefore, whether owning AT&T stock is positive or negative depends on you.

Abandon General Electric Company (GE) Stock After Q4 Earnings

General Electric (GE) earnings disappointed one more, and now attention is on CEO Jeff Immelt's successor. Leave GE stock alone at this juncture.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Will Rise On … Rail Power?

General Electric (GE) just bought a small train-tech company, and while rail won't directly lift GE stock, investors need to think big-picture.

Sell Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock

Seventeen years after its peak, Microsoft (MSFT) has become a reliable growth stock again, outpacing the likes of Apple (AAPL).

The Most Dangerous Dividend Stocks for 2017

The stock market's up, which means yields are down. It's time to be very cautious in your fixed income portfolio. Avoid these dividend stocks

The Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for Safety in 2017

The top dividend stocks in 2017 will be those that can not only throw off yield, but provide safety as well. Here are three top picks.