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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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4 Dividend Stocks You Need to Sell Now

It's a classic death spiral: the flight to dividend-paying stocks that don't make sense, like these 4 dividend stocks to avoid

The 3 Best REITs to Buy Under the Trump Presidency

The following are three of the best REITs to buy for the Trump presidency; the reasoning for each depends entirely on their specific niche.

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for 20 Years

Smart dividend investing looks to dollar cost averaging as a way to make consistent gains, and these 3 dividend stocks are examples

The 10 Best S&P 500 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

The right mix of income generosity but rock-solid financials make these 10 S&P 500 picks the best dividend stocks to buy now.

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – SYY ARMK RGLD CDK ENR AIZ

Six notable dividend stocks raised their payouts this week, including Sysco (SYY) and Aramark (ARMK). Here's what you need to know.

108 Dividend Stocks You Should Have on Your Radar

In this low interest rate environment, dividends are still looking great, but it still pays to find quality...

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Will Stay Strong for Retirement

These three high-yield dividend stocks are perfect retirement stocks: Enterprise Products (EDP), STAG Industrial (STAG) and Realty Income (O).

Walt Disney Co’s Decline Is A Buying Opportunity (DIS)

Disney stock is down 19% from its 52-week high which may scare investors away from the stock. But investors should look at it as an opportunity

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy No Matter What the Fed Does

Will dividend stocks get hit if the Fed hikes rates? Probably. But not every last income-generating equity will stand in front of the firing squad.

9 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts — HPE HPQ ADP WRK DHI MCHP SIX ATO BWA

Nine notable dividend stocks raised their payouts this week, including HP (HPQ) and Automatic Data Processing (ADP).

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is a Great Buy for Income Investors

Ford stock is a cheap income play due to investor fears about the industry’s downturn. While a downturn is probable, F can weather it.

The 7 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2017

A new year and new president make some dividend stocks look like total return champions for 2017, including ABBV, WFC, GE and much more.

3 Popular High-Yield Stocks I Don’t Recommend Owning (ARI, OHI, WPC)

While these 3 high-yield stocks are popular among many income investors, here's why they don’t make the cut for my service

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Stock Is Shopped Back to Life

Kohl's (KSS) has boasted a big dividend and gradual tech adaptation for a while. But Q3 earnings finally jump-started KSS stock.

3 Dividend Growers That Are Finally Bargains (MMM, UPS, PG)

With the S&P 500 off, this is a great time to go shopping. Especially for dividend growth companies like these

7 Outside-the-Box Investing Strategies to Score Big Dividends

Using these seven oddball strategies -- ranging from MLPs to preferred stocks -- can help you collect some very generous dividends.

Why Consolidated Edison, Inc. Is a Top Ranked Dividend Stock (ED)

Consolidated Edison Inc has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE stock list based on these key metrics

10 Fresh Dividend Hikes – BX EL ETR FNF GGP LNC HON ROK SBUX WFM

Ten notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Honeywell (HON) and Starbucks (SBUX). Here are the latest dividend hikers.

Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in November

If you've read my columns you know my heart belongs to dividend-growth stocks. Here are 3 dividend stocks to buy that I'm keen on today