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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

5 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy

A low share price isn't always a sign of weakness in cheap stocks. Sometimes a low share price is a gift -- especially when they're for dividend stocks.

3 European Dividend Stocks to Buy

A combination of plummeting yields in Europe as well as expected stimulus by the ECB could translate into banner years for these dividend stocks.

Why Bristol-Myers Squibb is a Top 25 Dividend Giant (BMY)

Bristol-Myers Squibb has been named as a Top 25 Dividend Giant by ETF Channel, with a staggering $3.09B worth of stock held by ETFs.

JNJ: A Little Leaner, But Is This Dividend Stalwart a Buy?

Johnson & Johnson's Ortho-Clinical sale is a bit of a head-scratcher, but it doesn't change the big picture much. JNJ stock still serves a purpose.

Dividend Stocks Providing for Consistent Cash Income

The beauty of owning a steady dividend stock portfolio is you don't have to keep a 24/7 watch on your portfolio. Here's how dividend stocks keep working for you

50 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts in Q1 2014

These 50 dividend stocks all hiked their regular payouts during the past three months. Here's a look at the new dividend yields, payout dates and more.

Buy Johnson & Johnson Stock For the Yield, Not Growth

Welcome to the Stock of the Day. Healthcare and consumer goods giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is dominating headlines today after it announced plans to…

Line Your Pockets With These 5 Pure-Play REITs

Companies are spinning off assets into separate businesses to enhance valuations -- pure-play REITs are all the rage. Here are five worth considering.

4 High-Yield Small Caps Poised to Rally

Small caps aren't typically known for boasting huge dividend yields, but these four companies are very compelling exceptions to the rule.

Dividend Stocks – Bank Dividends Set to Rise After Stress Test

Bank dividend stocks haven't delivered much income since the financial crisis, but that's about to change now that hikes are coming soon.

7 Crash-Proof Dividend Stocks

The market could be heading for trouble soon, but these crash-proof dividend stocks will keep you protected, and even pay you during a crash.

4 Flaws Dividend Investors Should Know About Index Funds

Index funds are perfect for people who don’t want to bother about managing their finances and retirement, but for dividend investors, index funds are flawed

It’s Time to Sell High-Yield Bonds

High-yield bonds and ETFs such as HYG and JNK, have delivered great five-year returns, but there's no longer enough return potential to offset the risks.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for March

As the Fed continues to taper, investors should expect more volatility in the markets. The safest place to be are dividend stocks like these ten.

HPQ Upgrades Its Yield: 5 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

It was a slow week for dividend increases as we hit the start of spring. However, both HPQ and APD joined the list of dividend stocks increasing payouts

Diageo Stock Keeps Pouring Dividends for Investors

Diageo plc produces, distills, brews, bottles, packages, and distributes spirits. Diageo stock is a good value right now, and a solid dividend stock to own

5 High-Yield MLPs to Put on Your Radar Screen Today

MLPs are one of the best ways to obtain great yields in today's market. I've got a list of 5 MLPs for investors to look at, including one buy I recommend now.

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy

If you plan on retiring ... well, ever, you're going to need some help. Dividend growth stocks are one of the first things you should hunt down.

Meet Richard Kinder: The Warren Buffett of Energy

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor in the world, and Kinder Morgan's Richard Kinder reminds me of Buffett. Here's why KMI is so successful