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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

Collector’s Universe, Inc. (CLCT): A Unique Stock With a 7% Dividend

CLCT stock, the primary purveyor of collectible authentication and grading, is a solid dividend play, as well.

The Best, and Worst, High Yield Investment Today

Jeffrey Gundlach recently shared his favorite short idea at the Ira Sohn investment conference. Pair his advice with this strong play in your portfolio

GPS Stock: Don’t Give Up on High-Yielding Gap Inc Yet

Between dividends and buybacks, I believe that patient value investors will eke out a very respectable return in Gap (GPS) stock. But I'd recommend waiting another few weeks before buying shares.

7 Dividend Stocks You Can Hold With Your Eyes Closed

If you're looking for set-it-and-forget-it investing income, you should consider strong dividend stocks like MCD, JNJ, T and others.

HCP, Inc.: ManorCare Spinoff Is FANTASTIC News for HCP Stock

HCP, Inc. (HCP) earnings matched estimates, and that's good news. But what's really propelling HCP stock is the spinoff of its troubled ManorCare unit.

Chevron Corporation Delivers For Patient Investors (CVX)

Chevron Corporation stocks is still attractive for those investors with the patience to wait while collecting a steady dividend

2 Cheap Dividend Growers To Buy For Retirement

Take a look at these two under appreciated dividend paying gems, and be careful if you want to consider two others we believe are over valued

Building a Core Dividend Growth Portfolio With These Eight Companies

Today I want to share with you my 7 main principles of dividend growth investing, and highlight these 8 stocks as examples of each principle

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – PEP PSX BAX CAH CA TSCO RGR NHC MAN CPPL

PepsiCo (PEP) and Phillips 66 (PSX) were among the 10 notable dividend stocks increasing their payouts this week.

Altria Group Inc: MO Is Still a Smoking-Hot Stock

If you can see past how Altria makes its money, MO stock is one of the most reliable stocks for long-term investors in the market.

Energy Transfer Equity LP (ETE): Still a Screaming Buy Today

ETE was a steal in the mid-$20s, but at $13 per share, it's dirt cheap. So at current prices, deal with Williams Companies (WMB) or not, Energy Transfer is a very decent buy.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): There’s Only Darkness at the End of the Tunnel

There's little doubt that Exxon Mobil (XOM) will be around another several decades, but its transformation from its current shape may well be underway.

4 High-Performance Stocks to Buy for Their Special Dividends 

Companies that pay special dividends are rare. Rarer still are those who don’t pay quarterly dividends. These four do both.

Why Microsoft Corporation Could Become a Dividend Aristocrat (MSFT)

While it's not there yet, here is why Microsoft Corporation will eventually join the gold-plated dividend status as a Dividend Aristocrat

Why Southern Company Is a Top Dividend Stock (SO)

These key metrics show why Southern Company is a top dividend stock at DividendChannel and a great dividend stock pick for investors

Best Buy Co Inc (BBY): Same-Day Delivery Won’t Save It From Amazon

Although Best Buy's (BBY) new same-day delivery initiative might not give it an edge over Amazon (AMZN), it trades at a significant discount to the rest of the market, and is still a good investment.

5 Oil Stocks with High Paying Dividends

Oil stocks that managed to maintain their dividend payouts while waiting out lower oil prices are stars. These 5 high dividend payers are among the best

Can Seagate Technology PLC (STX) and Western Digital Corp (WDC) Survive Grim Outlook?

You might be tempted to buy the bottom and invest in either Seagate (STX) or Western Digital (WDC), but that would be a grave mistake.

Don’t Sell in May: Buy These 4 Dividend Growers Instead

If you sell in May and go away, you could be putting a year's worth of returns at risk. Add these 4 dividend growers to your portfolio, instead.