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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 7 Best REITs to Buy for High Yield AND Growth

The best REITs to buy for 2017 not only offer high yield, but they're in prime position to rebound from the post-Trump REIT dump.

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — BLK OHI GEL GHC APOG FINL

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including BlackRock (BLK) and Omega Healthcare (OHI). Here's what you need to know.

2 REIT ETFs That Can Boom — But Don’t Get Burned!

REITs are a great addition to a diverse investing plan, and these REIT ETFs can help investors get into them carefully.

10 Dividend Growth Stocks That Simply Print Money

Investors who buy these dividend growth stocks today will reap decent yields now ... but downright excellent income in the future.

REITs for Retirement — 1 Stock, 1 ETF, 1 Mutual Fund

Looking for the best retirement investments? Then REITs have to be on your list. Here are three top ways to add them to your portfolio.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Looks for a Cheney Bump

Former Exxon Mobil (XOM) CEO Rex Tillerson could give his former employer a boost by bringing peace to the oilpatch. XOM stock could use it.

3 Retail REITs: 2 Screaming Buys and a “Wait”

If there is a bright spot when it comes to brick-and-mortar retail it would have to be outlet stores which have singlehandedly saved many retailers from closing up shop.

How To Make 12% Annually (Forever) From Stocks

Efficient market proponents are wrong; you can bank returns of 10%, 12% or more from stocks regularly. Here's just one way...

Trump Won’t Get General Electric Company (GE) Stock Off the Ground

Donald Trump's infrastructure and oil-and-gas-friendly policies should help General Electric as a company. But they might not help GE stock.

7 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Are Dead Weight Right Now

Most blue-chip dividend stocks have adjusted for the prospect of rising interest rates, but a few more are facing additional problems.

2 Wide Moat Dividend Stocks to Consider on Dips

Here are 2 dividend stocks to consider on lower entry price points. Both fit into my metrics for solid long-term income growth

3 “Dogs of the Dow” Paying Up to 4.3% (CVX, PFE, VZ)

The Dogs of the Dow are back, and we've highlighted three of them for your dividend stock portfolio consideration

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — EPD ENB SE CNP OZRK MC

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Enbridge (ENB). Here's what you need to know.

Let Realty Income Corp (O) Stock Pay Your Bills in 2017

Realty Income (O) stock is about as close to a bond as you can get in the stock market, offering excellent stability and predictability.

5 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Grow Your Retirement Portfolio

Today, we're going to take a long view on investing, with a strategy that starts with these 5 dividend stocks to buy

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock Is More Attractive Than You Think

CSCO stock doesn't appear on too many lists of technology stocks to buy. That said, Cisco's mindset about the future of IoT is compelling ... even if its not particularity sexy.

Stocks Could Hit Post-Brexit Lows If Earnings Growth Disappoints

If corporate America fails to deliver strong results this earnings season, the optimism that currently rules Wall Street could fade.

Buy This 8.5% Yielder Now and Hold It Forever (SDY, EVT)

If you want to diversify, get high-quality dividend growth and avoid risky speculation, this ETF is a slam dunk for your portfolio

Boring Is Good for AT&T Inc. (T) Stock

AT&T (T) has had a nice bull move, and there may be more gas left in the tank as important investments and acquisitions pay off for T stock.