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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

Coca-Cola (KO) Is OK … And That’s Just Fine

Coca-Cola (KO) isn't setting any records, but given its international exposure, it's doing well enough -- and that's enough reason to keep KO stock.

Tesco Is a Great Example of a Bad Dividend (TESO)

Tesco Corp. is a great example to understand what metrics unearth dividend stocks to avoid despite their sweet yields.

McDonald’s Earnings: Ronald McDonald Won’t Go Quietly (MCD)

McDonald's stock is hardly moving after some lousy -- though Street-beating -- results. MCD is no more attractive today than it was yesterday.

8 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Income Growth

Dividend stocks can be poor long-term investments if the per-share payout doesn't actually increase over time. With these stocks, that's no worry.

The Wall of Worry Has Crumbled

The market has a head of steam behind it, but we could very well be looking at a hedging situation by the end of July or the first week of August.

ConocoPhillips, Carnival Top 10 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Income investors also are looking for more light, and they got just that last week with 10 big-name dividend stocks increasing payouts. Last week’s group was led by big energy, the biggest cruise ship line and a diesel engine maker. Here are 10 dividend stocks increasing payouts.

Should You Buy Chevron Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (CVX)

Chevron (CVX) is a great company, but it's not without issues. Here's 3 pros and 3 cons to help you make an informed decision on Chevron stock.

7 Best Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now

Long dividend histories and better-than-average yield make these seven dividend aristocrats the cream of the crop right now.

CL Stock Looks Good Over the Long Haul

CL stock is a long-term performer with growth overseas and an attractive dividend. Here's why it's worth owning.

5 Dividend Stocks That Will Get Their Luster Back

These five dividend stocks have all fallen out of favor ... but all now sport very attractive yields, and could be ready for a resurgence.

The Allure of Dividends

I'm buying, and I encourage you to do the same, emphasizing stocks that pump out a generous income here and now.

Will Intel Stock Look Even Better After Q2 Earnings?

Intel stock has been roughed up all year long, and for good reason. The pros, however, are mixed as to whether the worst is over.

3 Bargain MLPs to Buy Right Now

The secret to finding cheap bargain MLPs to buy? Look at the price-to-distributable-cash-flows metric, not earnings figures.

Walgreens Tops 6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Financial market drama hasn't stopped companies from increasing dividends, including giant drug retailer Walgreens and five other stocks including Duke Energy and Ryder Systems.

3 BDCs to Buy for Double-Digit Yields

Forget REITs and MLPS, BDCs offer higher yeilds for income seekers. Here are three to buy today.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for July

The yields on dividend stocks continue to climb as shares slump on macroeconomic pressures and the threat of an interest-rate hike.

Pepsi (PEP) Stock Looks Tasty After Earnings Beat

Pepsi (PEP) stock was already a solid dividend stock to buy, and the case only got better after Pepsi earnings for Q2 came in ahead of forecasts.

Earn 5% — Even If the World Economy Merely “Muddles Through”

Slow but steady growth in the United States and pockets of strength elsewhere could result in Treasury yields rising less than the consensus expects. If so, here's how investors might find income.

3 Niche REITs Paying Big Dividends

When it comes to REITs, specialized stocks pay the big dividends. Here are 3 little-talked-about REITs to buy today.