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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

3 Good Reasons to Like 3M Co (MMM)

3M (MMM) stock offers built-in diversification that few other companies can, and it's as sturdy and steady a dividend stock as you could want.

7 Wealth-Building REITs You Should Buy Now!

Make sure you buy REITs in the right sectors. Depending upon where we are in the economic cycle, certain sectors are advancing and others are decliners.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Has Upper Hand in Worker Strike

Verizon's (VZ) "final" offer to striking workers underscores how the Verizon strike isn't pressuring shares or earnings.

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – AAPL UTX XOM WFC GWW XLNX EXC BBT SON AMP

10 major dividend stocks increased their dividend payout this week, including Apple (AAPL) and Wells Fargo (WFC).

3 Shiny Dividend Stocks With Horrid Fundamentals

Investors should buy dividend stocks with the best fundamentals, and most importantly, avoid those with poor fundamentals and financial conditions that can lead to capital losses far greater than the dividends collected. Here are three dividend stocks that are deceptively appealing.

Ex-Dividend Reminders Include Phillips 66 Partners LP, MPLX LP

Looking at the stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, MPLX LP , Phillips 66 Partners LP , and NGL Energy Partners LP will trade ex-dividend on April 29

Exxon Mobil Corporation: S&P Downgrade Highlights HUGE Problem for XOM Stock Holders

XOM stock was recently downgraded by Standard & Poor's, to which Exxon reacted by increasing its dividend ... a measly 2 cents.

Boeing Co (BA): Profit Report Boosts Bull Case for Patient Investors

Overall, Boeing's earnings were solid: It had unexpectedly good revenue growth and cash flow, which support a strong outlook for BA stock.

H&R Block Inc (HRB): The High-Dividend Bargain of the Month

H&R Block has had a tough year, with overall volume of returns in decline amid heavy competition. That said, HRB's dividend looks attractive.

5 Despised Dividend-Payers With Easy 20% Upside

There are two easy ways to beat the market averages: buy dividend payers that raise payouts, and find the dividend payers analysts hate the most...

7 Dividend Stocks With “Hidden” Yields

Investors who refrain from chasing yield and instead pick dividend stocks based on the whole picture win out in the long run.

BP plc (ADR): BP Stock Could Be a Gusher

A leaner, meaner BP stock had a solid earnings report and could see big gains if oil prices continue to ascend.

5 Best REITs That Break the Mold

Sometimes investors have to do things differently to deliver better returns. Here are five of the best outside-the-box REITs to pick.

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

These are the top 10 dividend stocks to buy from the S&P 500 index thanks to both big yields and a chance at market-beating returns.

3 Left-for-Dead Energy Stocks Showing Signs of Life

Don't write KMI, ETE and TK off as dead just yet. These energy stocks have taken some big hits recently, but they're set for a comeback.

Why Warren Buffett is Buying More of Deere & Company (DE)

John Deere is one of Warren Buffett's top dividend stocks. Here's why the Oracle of Omaha's DE pick is a solid one for long-term dividend investors

Buy These 3 Stocks Before Their Dividends Double

Studies show that dividend stocks that grow every year are the best way to beat the market. Here are 3 dividend stocks with "doubler" potential

Warren Buffett’s 3 Safest Dividend Stocks Yielding 3% or More

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has big stakes in a number of dividend stocks, but these three have the safest payouts and don't sacrifice much in the way of yield.

10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts – HFWA HXL LAD MPLX PPG SCHW SHLX SO TLLP TLP

10 notable dividend stocks raised their dividends this week, including Southern Co (SO), PPG Industries (PPG) and Schwab (SCHW).