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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

AT&T Stock Just Made Its Q3 Earnings Irrelevant (T)

AT&T (T) looked well-positioned ahead of earnings, but the Time Warner (TWX) acquisition will weigh on T stock in the short-term.

BP plc (ADR): A High-Yielding Dividend Stock to Avoid (BP)

British Petroleum is struggling on every level in the oil industry, and savvy dividend investors will avoid BP stock now and in the future

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Is a Clear-Cut Dividend Buy

Chevron (CVX) is one of only two Dow Jones stocks with a 4%-plus dividend, plus Chevron stock has rebound power for when oil prices recover.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Above-average yields and below-average risks: Those are the perfect conditions for substantial total returns in these top S&P 500 dividend stocks.

Can Apple Inc. Become a Dividend Growth Stock? (AAPL)

Despite AAPL's increasing dividends every year, I still wonder if AAPL is a dividend growth stock. Here's my analysis...

Beware These 5 “Low Beta” Dividend Traps

There's lots of buzz about beta these days. Should we contrary-minded investors fade the fad? Here are 4 low beta stocks that tell the tale

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – IP BRO AM THO HCSG POL

International Packaging (IP) and Brown & Brown (BRO) were among the six noteworthy dividend stocks that increased their dividends last week.

3 Inexpensive Dividend ETFs to Consider Today

Maximize returns by investing in these high-dividend ETFs with very low expense ratios.

AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Is STILL a Strong Long-Term Player

AT&T is expanding beyond its telecom roots and making waves in the connected world. For that reason, T stock is a stable, long-term choice.

5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Beat the Market (GNTX, PKG, TSN, DKS, UNM)

Stocks that have a strong history of dividend growth act as a hedge against any market downturns. Here are 5 dividend growth stock to consider

Play it Safe: Invest in These 5 Big Dividend Payers

Dividend payers edge higher as investors latch on to safe bets amid erratic earnings season. Here are five dividend stocks to choose from

Is Chevron Corporation’s (CVX) Dividend Finally OK to Believe In?

Rising oil prices are great news for CVX stock's juicy dividend. Just be careful. A lot is riding on that oil price to keep Chevron going.

4 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Growth Stocks (STI, TRV, VLO, GATX)

Dividend stocks deserve a place in your portfolio, no matter how modest the allocation, and these 4 dividend stocks are fairly valued today

The Coca-Cola Co (KO) Stock Is a Long-Term Survivor

KO stock is in the middle of a transition as the company shifts its focus to healthier options. Therefore, Coca-Cola investors need patience to reap long-term rewards.

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – EPD AFG OZRK WSO LTC GEL AZZ

Seven notable dividend stocks raised their payouts this week, including Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), and American Financial Group (AFG).

5 Top-Performing Dividend Stocks to Buy in October

Dividend paying stocks are unperturbed by market turbulence. Here are 5 dividend stocks to put on your radar today.

A Tax-Free 6.1% Yield to Trounce Stock Dividends

Investors can get a high rate of return and help avoid taxes with these municipal bond funds that pay well above most dividend stocks

5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – AXP ACN YUM MAS OGE

Five notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including YUM! Brands (YUM), and American Express (AXP).

4 Stocks Set to Soar 50% After November 8—and 1 to Sell Now

What are you supposed to do with your retirement portfolio between now and the election? Take this advice and buy these four dividend stocks