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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.

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5 Senior Housing REITs With Growing Dividends

Looking for solid senior housing REITs with competitive dividend yields? Here are five solid options.

JPM Is a Top Dividend Stock With Insider Buying, 2.87% Yield

The annualized dividend paid by JPMorgan Chase is $1.60 per share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and JPM stock's most recent dividend ex-date was on Jan. 2.

Oil (Yes, Oil!) Tops 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Volatility, selling, a rising U.S. dollar and especially those plunging oil prices have dominated the market landscape since the beginning of the year. Now, however, we are flying headlong into earnings season, and that means we also are likely to see a bevy of big dividend stocks increasing shareholder payouts. This week, there were six high-profile dividend stocks moving to make shareholders happier, and one of the biggest came from the battered oil sector.

2 Dividend Stocks to Provide Cover Against Market Volatility

Defensive, conservative investors in particular should be ready with a list of stocks to buy if the market continues to be weak. Horace Mann (HMN) and KKR & Co. are two good choices.

After Earnings: What’s Next for Intel? (INTC)

Intel Corporation (INTC) didn't blow anyone away with Q1 guidance, but its Q4 performance was strong, as are its cash and dividends.

Target Stock Is a Dividend-Raising Monster

Target stock is a major dividend raiser set to boost its payout further after closing its Canadian stores.

Is Linn Energy Worth the Risk for a 12%-Plus Dividend?

Linn Energy recently cut its dividend, but LINE stock still yields about 12%. So should you bargain hunt in this battered energy stock?

4 Municipal Bond ETFs to Buy Today

Facing higher taxes? Then you need a dose of municipal bonds. Here are four muni bond ETFs to buy today.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS): Maple Leaf Growth

Known as Scotiabank, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a venerable Toronto-based financial institution and one of the world’s best-run banks. With a solid balance sheet and stellar growth prospects, BNS is poised to thrive in 2015.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for January

Oil prices keep falling and that's lifting yields -- in some cases dramatically -- on dividend stocks in the energy sector.

Ford Leads Pack of 8 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

It’s a new year, and that’s as good a reason as any for companies to keep shareholders happy by increasing dividends. And while the final week of December and the first few trading days of January were whisper quiet in terms of dividend stocks increasing payouts, in the past week we’ve seen a healthy number of prominent companies taking care of their respective owners. By far the highest-profile dividend stock increasing its payout was Ford Motor Company (F).

5 High-Yield MLP Oil Stocks to Buy on a Pullback

Falling oil prices have spooked investors out of most energy stocks, offering a chance for investors to snag high-yield MLPs at a bargain.

Ford (F) Stock a Buy After Dividend Hike

Five straight years of U.S. auto industry sales growth, coupled with a rising dividend and a redesigned F-150, make Ford a compelling dividend stock.

2 Regional Bank Stocks for Dividend Growth

As banks are de-risking their balance sheets, investors can once again look to select bank stocks as serious candidates for dividend growth.

What to Expect From Mortgage REITs in 2015

See why mortgage REITs are still a good value, and why this is the cheapest the BDC sector has been in years.

Buy RLJ Stock For High Dividend Growth in 2015

RLJ REIT Stock will gain from this increased economic vitality, which will help it continue to boost its dividends.

3 Reasons to Buy CVX Stock on Oil Price Collapse

Chevron has fallen alongside other energy stocks as oil prices collapsed. But CVX is oversold and could see significant upside.

4 Tech Stocks That Provide Juicy Dividends

Tech stocks aren't known for their dividend yields, but these four companies offer respectable payouts.

45 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks That Increased Payouts in Q4 2014

Dividend stocks in just about every sector thrilled investors with meaningful payout raises in Q4. Here's a look at 45 of the biggest blue chips to up the ante.