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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

Yum! Tops 9 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Last week’s batch of dividend stocks increasing payouts include a big power generator, several natural gas partnerships, an iconic tire brand and a tasty restaurant operator.

The 3 Best Dividend Stocks to Own Today (JNJ, MSFT, XOM)

When the Federal Reserve finally starts to raise interest rates, smart investors will own these three highest quality dividend stocks.

6 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Pay Your Bills in Retirement

Monthly dividend stocks can help to smooth out your monthly income in retirement. Here are six of the best.

6 Consumer Staples You Should Already Be Buying

Don't let market volatility shake you up. Here are a few consumer staples stocks to buy now that should protect your portfolio and throw off some yield, too.

Is BP Stock a Bargain After the $20.8 Billion Settlement?

With most of its legal risk now out of the way, BP stock has a lot more visibility. And the BP dividend is the highest among oil majors.

This 8%-Plus Dividend Payer Is Just Killing It

Blackstone group has a history of strong cash flows and strong dividends. And with BX making big deals right now, the stock is a strong buy.

10 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy for the Dividends

Surprise! This sliver of the healthcare sector not known for dishing out income serves up some decent dividend stocks.

6 Dividend Stocks Giving More to Shareholders

Recently, six dividend stocks, including Lockheed Martin, Accenture and Nordstrom, all made their shareholders smile.

Signs of a Bear Market: Cash Investments Are Beating Stocks, Bonds

Cash investments may be beating both stocks and bonds during this bear market, but solid, dividend-paying investments remain great choice.

Snatch Up Dividend-Paying Utility Stocks While the Fed Procrastinates

With the rate hike kicked down the road a little ways, utility stocks like PEG can be a lucrative buy for those hunting for strong dividends.

5 Dividend Stocks You’re Better Off Avoiding

These five dividend stocks might be alluring temptresses, but they will potentially lead you on the path of income destruction.

The Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for October

The 10 best dividend stocks in the Dow offer yields between 3.5% and nearly 6% -- far better than Treasuries. Here they are in all their glory.

7 Dividend-Paying Utility Stocks That Are Perking Up

The Federal Reserve has put pressure on Treasury yields, which in turn has given a bid to utility stocks and other dividend payers. Here are 7 utes to watch.

10 Dividend Stocks to Load Up on for the Rest of 2015

Income investors don't need to sweat the current market volatility. A portfolio of cheap dividend stocks with high and growing payouts will help you bide your time.

10 Top-Rated Dividend Opportunities

A focus on rock-solid sales and earnings, along with dividend increases, leads me to recommend these 10 dividend stocks during difficult markets

5 Value REITs Flying WAY Under the Radar

Hybrid REITs are an oft-overlooked part of the REIT universe that ... well, shouldn't be overlooked. Start peering into these 5 REITs offering big-time income.

Texas Instruments vs Intel: Which Is the Better Stock to Own? (TXN, INTC)

TXN has outperformed INTC over the last five years in part because of its large buyback program -- a trend that's unlikely to change.

AT&T: 3 Reasons T Stock Is a Better Long-Term Investment Than VZ

AT&T stock can afford its dividend and is growing with great prospects for the future, while VZ stock has none of those upsides.

Microsoft Tops 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Among the most prominent dividend stocks increasing payouts were big software, big tobacco and big semiconductors. Here are seven dividend stocks increasing payouts.