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Dividend Stocks

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.

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3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September

The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.

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5 Monthly Dividend Stocks With 5%-Plus Yields

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
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By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
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If you're holding preferred stocks you are probably sleeping well at night. That’s because preferred stocks are, for all practical purposes, nearly as secure as bonds.

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