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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

Should You Jump on the AT&T-DirecTV Merger?

AT&T and DirecTV's merger will help to fix AT&T's free cash issues. Does this mean the tides are turning for T stock?

5 Crash-Proof Dividend Stocks

These blue-chip stocks will keep your money safe in a choppy market, and because they're dividend stocks, they'll throw off some income to boot.

5 Dividend Stocks You Never Saw Comin’

These five dividend stocks aren't the first ones that come up in typical blue-chip dividend discussions, but they offer nice dividend yields all the same.

Should You Invest in High-Dividend Royalty Trusts?

Often ignored royalty trusts can provide investors with some hefty dividend yields - if they understand the risks.

Is NRF Stock a Buy After Its 200% Jump?

Northstar Realty Finance has tripled in two years. NRF stock is still a solid play, but it's worth rejiggering your position.

3 Stocks Paying Out Steady Dividends

Income is getting harder to find, but these three stocks are paying off good dividends without being too expensive.

3 Preferred Stocks Yielding More Than 8%

Preferred stocks are a great way for investors to secure high yields. These three offer safe, 8% yields.

Hail This Taxi Dividend Stock for a 6.9% Yield  

Taxis are a NYC staple, and the taxi license business is plenty profitable. Dividend yield hunters will love find this Taxi dividend stock.

3 Odd, High-yielding REITs to Play the Real Estate Rebound

Investors looking for winners in this year’s REIT rebound might find greater opportunity on the road less traveled: specialty or niche REITs.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for May

Markets are notching record highs, but these dividend stocks still yield anywhere from 5% to 10%-plus.

Don’t Sell in May – Buy These 3 Dividend Plays

"Sell in May" is a well-worn saying, but the data suggests otherwise. Investors should be fine if they play conservatively, so consider buying these dividend stocks and ETFs.

Is Target Stock a Dividend Darling or Deadbeat?

Target (TGT) is going through quite the rough patch; the CEO has resigned and its efforts in Canada are falling flat. Still, Target stock is a respectable dividend play -- even if the time to buy isn't right this moment.

3 Best Dividend Stocks for 2014 … and 2024 … and Beyond

The best dividend stocks are not just the ones that offer big payments right now. After all, big dividends are nice... but pretty meaningless if your high dividend stocks also give you very low share performance.

INTC – Intel Stock Is Your Best Buy This Summer

INTC stock is hardly a sexy name in tech. But as the high-growth players like Twitter tumble, Intel provides stability, dividends ... and even growth.

Should You Buy These 2 High-Yield REITs?

CCG stock and EDR stock play in a niche that offers investors high yields. Here's why these REITs are worth a buy.

3 High-Yield Income Stocks Worth Every Penny

It's more important than ever to make sure your high-yield income stocks are sturdy picks -- use Portfolio Grader to separate the wheat from the chaff.

5 Dependable Dividend Stocks for 2014 and Beyond

A high dividend yield isn't the only important element for dividend stocks. Dependability is just as crucial. Here are 5 of the most dependable.

Looking for Yield? Buy This Bargain Income Stock

Traditional income sources continue to be hampered by low yields in the bond markets. But these bargain stocks offer high yield and price appreciation.

Store Your Cash In These 3 Self-Storage REITs

For investors looking for strong, growing dividends, self-storage REITs can't be beat. Here are three of the best picks.