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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 Inc. (T) Stock Offers More Than Just a Shiny Dividend

AT&T stock is ready to grow, with T opening its services in Latin American countries and modifications to its mobile plan.

3 REITs For The Coming Retirement Crisis (BUI, CORR, HIFR)

Utility stocks have had a great year, but it isn't too late to get into this sector at reasonable valuations. Start with these 3 REITs

5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – MO INTU STE MLM MGEE

Five notable dividend stocks raised their payouts last week, including Altria (MO), Intuit (INTU) and MGE Energy (MGEE).

7 Dividend Stocks That Owe You More Money

These so-called "dividend stocks" technically do distribute cash, but they're awfully miserly about it. It's time to put more cash in our hands!

7 Safe Dividend Stocks That Beat Bear Markets

In the midst of the second-longest bull market ever, many dividend investors are anxious. Here are 7 dividend stocks to buy to ease worries

5 Risky Dividend Stocks to Dump From Your Portfolio Now

I want to tell you about a deadly retirement-planning mistake millions of Americans make, and 5 dividend stocks to weed out of your portfolio

2 REITs With Attractive Yields and Growing Payouts

In a world where you need to hold a Treasury for 10 years to get a 1.5% yield, these 2 REITs have become an incredibly attractive investments

11 Dividend Stocks to Set Up Your Own Perpetual Income Machine

I've outlined three ways to begin thinking about your perpetual dividend machine, and 11 dividend stocks to start your portfolio

Merck & Co., Inc. Features Slow and Steady Dividend Growth (MRK)

Merck is a blue-chip dividend stock that may be a solid investment, however MRK's dividend growth lags other competitors

2 Dividend Stocks In Danger And 3 To Buy Instead (CMI, DE, ETN)

Here are 2 dividend stocks in trouble you need to avoid, and 3 that will make the most of your income portfolio

7 Healthcare Dividend Stocks for Quality and Security

Looking for great growing dividend stocks? Then these seven healthcare stocks have to be on your buy list.

3 REITs Yielding 7.5%-Plus (I Bought Them, And You Should Too!)

You can earn solid dividends with high-yield REITs like SNR, IRT and LADR.

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – NDSN BMI CHFC PF BGG FAF ITC

ITC Holdings (ITC) and Nordson (NDSN) were among the seven notable dividend stocks increasing their dividends this week.

Dividend Cut Alert! 3 Payouts In Big Danger

Double-digit yields are seductive but they can also lead the unwary to disaster. Here are 3 dividend stocks you need to avoid today

7 Best Dividend Stocks You’ve Never Heard Of

Some of the market's best dividend stocks are the market's least-talked about stocks. But that anonymity often means bargain pricing for new money.

7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – DOV ITW STI MCHP TSO BR ARES

Dover (DOV) and Illinois Tool Works (ITW) were among the seven notable dividend stocks increasing their dividends last week.

7 Monthly Dividend Stocks With Great Yields

The key to a happy retirement? Monthly dividend stocks. Here's 7 that offer high or growing dividend yields to help balance your cash flows

3 Income Plays Yielding 8% or More

A preferred stock, a BDC ETF and a REIT offer 3 great ways for income investors to earn 8% or more in dividend yield.

Williams Companies Inc (WMB) – The Dividend Cut Is a GOOD Thing

The dividend cut for WMB stock could be its most exciting move ever. In the long run, it makes Williams Companies a big buy.