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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

3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

When it comes to dividend stocks, a high yield isn't enough. Here are three stocks that pair good yields with solid fundamentals.

A 99% Dividend Yield? Yes, It Really IS Too Good to Be True

Whiting USA Trust offers an almost 100% dividend yield ... and yet you're still guaranteed to lose out on the investment if you were to buy WHX right now.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for June

The S&P 500 may have crossed 1900 for the first time ever, but despite these new highs, these dividend stocks still have impressive yields.

UnitedHealth Is a Dividend-Raising, Share-Repurchasing Machine

You want shareholder-friendliness? UnitedHealth (UNH) is serial dividend raiser that also aggressively buys back its own stock.

Avago Chips In – 5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

This week’s small palette of dividend stocks increasing payouts (and dividend yields) should still appeal to the income crowd.

3 Closed-End Funds With Big, Sustainable Yields

They're dull. They're a little complex. But closed-end funds (CEFs) are nonetheless a powerful vehicle for investment yield.

The Secret Income Investments Paying 6%-Plus

Exchange-traded debt are the latest secret way to earn income in the market. Here's a look at why you should invest, and a few picks.

Two Ways to Find Income Despite the Bond Rally

If you're looking for income, look to MLP funds and covered call ETFs.

Diamond Offshore: The Stock With Unsurprising Surprise Dividends

Diamond Offshore (DO) is a bizarre dividend stock. You see, DO stock pays a low regular dividend -- but also a big (and consistent!) special dividend.

3 Winning Pipeline MLPs for the Long Term

Score sweet dividends with these MLPs. Even if they aren't 800-pound gorillas, they've got solid yield and great long-term potential.

These Hidden Risks in Your Dividend Stocks Could Ruin You

Dividend stocks are touted as low-risk, low-volatility plays that are certain profit generators. But dividend stocks can be riskier than you think.

INTC – Why Intel Stock Is a Contrarian Buy Right Now

Ol' tech fuddy duddy Intel (INTC) has renewed life of late. Here's a look at several reasons why Intel stock should be on your radar once more.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for May

In a low-yield environment, attractive blue-chips look even more appealing. Here are the top 10 Dow Dividend stocks for May.

3 Cash-Is-King Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks that generate floods of levered free cash flow can maintain their payouts in a storm -- and look cheap too.

3 Unknown Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Unknown dividend stocks can provide income and capital gains, even when they are unfollowed and undervalued.

AT&T Stock: Bad DirecTV Acquisition Won’t Hurt Dividend

The DirecTV merger is a questionable business move, but here's a closer look at why the rock-solid AT&T dividend should be safe.

Closed-End Funds (CEFs) – Should You Be Selling?

The 'easy money' in closed-end funds has largely been made. We're not selling CEFs in droves, but we're trying to remain flexible.

Reynolds American and Lorillard – A Merger to Ignore

Tobacco stocks Reynolds American (RAI) and Lorillard (LO) reportedly are closer to being joined at the hip, but there's not much in it to be excited about.

CSX Named Top Dividend Stock of the Dow Transports

CSX Corp. has been named the "Top Dividend Stock of the Dow Transports" according to Dividend Channel. Here's a quick look at the transportation stock.