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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

Score a 7% Dividend Yield With 3 Natural Gas Stocks

Natural gas stocks dealing in compression technology don't stir the imagination, but they offer high distribution yields and growth to boot.

Molson Taps the Cash Keg: 20 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

The dividend beat goes on, as another 20 dividend stocks raised their payouts to shareholders during a very busy week. Take a look at the list here.

3 Death-Defying Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Looking for safety? These three venerable dividend stocks will reward you with payouts until you die or they do -- whichever comes last.

Dip Into Brown-Forman Stock for Dividend Growth

Brown-Forman engages in all facets of the alcoholic beverages process. Brown-Forman stock will provide dividend investors with income for the long haul

3 REIT Plays to Buy for the Dividend Yield

These REITs make for great buys thanks to high dividend yields and new signals that the Fed will keep interest rates low.

Health Care REIT: HCN Combines Megatrends and Dividends

Health Care REIT has partnered with Revera to purchase Sunrise Senior Living, adding baby boomer exposure to high-yielding HCN stock.

Utility Stocks: There’s No Need to Chase This Rally

Utility stocks have outperformed so far this year, but the move isn't based in fundamentals. Don't rush into XLU and the utilities sector just yet.

3 Dependable Dividend Stocks That Are Crushing the Market

These dividend stocks have paid a rising dividend for at least two decades and are off to hot start in 2014. Consider adding them to your portfolio today.

MMM: 3M Stock is Now a Top 25 Dividend Giant

3M stock has been named as a Top 25 Dividend Giant by ETFChannel based on its dividend yield and value of shares held by ETFs.

Transocean Stock a Top Ten Dividend Energy Sector Play

Transocean stock has been named as a Top 10 dividend paying energy stock, according to Dividend Channel, based on valuation and profitability metrics.

5 Quality Dividend Stocks I Bought on the Dip

In the past couple of weeks, I've taken advantage of the weak market by adding to my positions in 5 dividend stocks. Here is the list of those 5 dividend stocks

Harley Revs Up Income: 19 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Earnings season continues, and with it come new dividend stocks that are increasing payouts to investors. This week's list includes 19 companies.

Start Browsing Consumer Staples Stocks for Fairly Priced Defense

The consumer staples sector has underperformed in 2014, bringing valuations down to more reasonable levels. The time to buy the sector is nearing, but...

Among Biotechs, Amgen Stock Offers Dividend Income

Biotech giant AMGN has a nice benefit Amgen stock in that it pays a dividend. With a low payout ratio, investors should look for increases in the future.

3 Super-Safe Preferred Stocks Providing Plentiful Payouts

Preferred stocks are one of the best sources for dividend yield. They not only offer big payouts, but a little more security than traditional dividends.

Why IBM is a Top 25 Socially Responsible Dividend Stock

International Business Machines has been named a Top 25 Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel,

How to Retire in 10 Years With Dividend Stocks

The goal of dividend stock investing is to generate enough passive dividend income to cover their expenses. Here is a way to do that within 10 years.

Dividend Stocks: 5 Oddball Energy Stocks Yielding 3%-Plus

For investors looking for dividend stocks in the energy sector, these five companies are some of the highest-yielding choices out there.

Hanes Hitches Up: 32 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

A very busy week amid earnings season, as 31 dividend stocks raised their payouts. Read the full list here...