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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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3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2015

These blue-chip dividend stocks to buy will get a lift from a return of volatility and higher interest rates, among other factors, in 2015.

Dividend Investing: The One Sector You Must Watch in 2015

In 2015, dividend investing might be more important than at any time in the past 30 years. And energy stocks might be the best hunting ground.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Dividends and Growth, All in One Place

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a healthcare stalwart that offers both a robust dividend and correction-resistant appreciation

3 High-Yield Upstream MLPs to Buy for Oil’s Rebound

Upstream MLPs have been crushed by falling oil prices, but these three will recover just fine. Buy them while they're bargains.

Buy SPG for the Dividend Growth, Not the Value

SPG Stock is for investors looking for a dividend growth stock and are less worried about valuation or price gains.

3 High-Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy Now

These 3 high-dividend energy stocks to buy now won't clean you out if oil keeps falling. Every income investor should consider these names.

3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

If you’re an income investor, dividend stocks are a valuable part of your portfolio -- but don't chase valuations. Buy these 3 cheap stocks!

PSA Priced to Perfection in a Highly Competitive Industry

PSA is a well-run and financially strong company that will see increased earnings into 2015, but those expectations are already priced in.

Dow Stars, Biotech Lead 13 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

The central bank’s “patience” stance when it comes to future interest rate hikes was a present to the bulls, and the result was a week of pre-holiday stock market revelry. Here are 13 stocks increasing dividends.

3 REITs to Buy for Big Dividends

Real Estate Investment Trusts will be just fine as interest rates rise, especially these three top-notch REITs.

2 Dividend Stocks for Yield-Hungry Investors

If you’re a yield-hungry investor, you must consider trying some different dividend cuisine -- and one type of high-yield cooking that pleases the palate is private equity dividend stocks such as Blackstone and KKR.

10 Dividend Stocks You’ll Give Your Kids One Day

Companies that have been around for a century or more with a long history of consecutive payouts are dividend stocks you can depend on.

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Drowning Investors With Cash

Each of these 3 blue-chip dividend stocks raised both stock buybacks and quarterly dividends within the last month.

Is the XCO Dividend Suspension the First of Many?

Exco Resources' issues -- including the suspension of the XCO dividend -- are an ominous omen for other small- and mid-cap energy stocks.

3 Preferred Stock ETFs Yielding 5%-Plus

Preferred stock offers a lot of yield for relatively little risk, and each of these funds provide a different way to play.

8 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

It's not yet time to open presents, but that didn’t stop eight high-profile dividend stocks from providing a little early holiday cheer.

America’s 25 Highest-Yielding Large-Cap Dividend Stocks

Looking for yield? Start your research here with this list of American large-cap dividend stocks that pay out anywhere between 4% and 10%.

3 Canadian Bank Stocks With Stable Dividends

Canadian bank stocks have a reputation for high, stable dividends. Here are three of the best to consider for your income portfolio.

How to Handle Energy Stocks as Oil Prices Drop

Oil prices have decreased significantly, which has reduced earnings projections for energy companies. Here are the risks and ways to avoid those risks in energy stocks.