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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

Why American Express Company is a Top Dividend Stock (AXP)

American Express has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel...

73 Dividend Stocks You Should Have on Your Radar

In this low interest rate environment, dividends look great, and our Dividend Grader ratings show you where to find the best values

The 10 Best Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for Q4

You can buy most of these blue-chip dividend stocks for the fourth quarter and hold them through every Q4 for the rest of your life.

Why Nucor Corporation is a Top 25 Dividend Stock (NUE)

Nucor Corporation has been named to the Dividend Channel's top dividend status based on our SAFE model criteria...

3 Big Energy Dividends Set to Grow (XLE, TSO, AMLP)

Energy is a dangerous sector, yet even in this area we can find value. These 3 energy dividend stocks are a great place to start

MSFT Stock Analysis: Microsoft Debt and Repayment

So, how does Nadella build long-term value in MSFT stock? He allocates Microsoft’s capital in an effective manner. That’s his most important task as CEO. Everything else is secondary. 

7 High-Dividend Stocks to Buy ASAP

You can go full steam ahead on these seven high-dividend stocks now that the Federal Reserve has kicked an interest-rate hike down the road yet again.

8 Dividend Stocks That Make the Grade

With uncertainty gripping the markets amid a divided election and suspense on the part of the Fed, now is a good time to start looking for solid dividend stocks.

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – MSFT USB AMT IDCC INGR LXP GT

Microsoft (MSFT) and US Bancorp (USB) were among the seven noteworthy dividend stocks that increased their dividends last week.

5 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy on New Fed Outlook

Here are 5 dividend stocks that will perform despite the Fed's decision to hold rates steady for the near term

This Stock Portfolio Gets Investors A 5% Yield Tax Free

Municipal bonds are popular with retirees because they provide tax-free income. Here's a sample 4-stock portfolio with a 5% yield...tax free

Should You Buy Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)?

KMI stock has recovered strongly in 2016. However, with oil looking shaky, can Kinder Morgan continue moving higher ... or will it start to reverse?

3 Dividend ETFs You Completely Overlooked

When looking for dividends, don't just focus on the biggest dividend ETFs. These three ignored funds could give your some big-time income.

The 411 on Dividend Stocks for Beginners

Understanding dividend stocks isn't hard, and getting the basics can be vital to helping beginning investors decide on what to buy.

7 Dividend Stocks In The Danger Zone

Dividends play a large role in the decisions of some investors, but could be a big risk for these dividend stocks.

9 Dividend Stocks for a Full Calendar of Safe Income

Build a secure monthly income stream by targeting these nine blue-chip dividend stocks that offer substantial yield.

Qualcomm, Inc.: Safe, Growing Dividends and a Solid Yield (QCOM)

Qualcomm has metrics that make many dividend investors salivate. Here's how we view QCOM as a continued long-term investor

3 Dependable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Shaky Times

These three dependable dividend stocks boast strong underlying businesses and relentless dividend growth. They'll survive a rate hike easily -- if the Fed even delivers one.

5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – PM IBKC WST DHR WASH

Philip Morris (PM) and Danaher (DHR) were among the five noteworthy dividend stocks that increased their dividends this week.