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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

XOM: Exxon Mobil a Top Ranked SAFE Dividend Stock

Exxon Mobil has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE list and with a solid yield at just under 3%, income investors should take a look at XOM

HCP a Top Ranked REIT Dividend Stock

Real estate investment trust (REIT) HCP has been named to the Dividend Channel's SAFE list, signifying a solid dividend opportunity for investors. Here's why...

KRFT: Kraft Foods Group Dividend Yield Pushes Past 4%

Looking at stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Kraft Foods Group were yielding above the 4% mark, a nice yield for investors

Should I Buy T Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

AT&T stock is dropping despite a mostly positive earnings report. Is this a warning sign or a chance to buy T stock? Here are the pros and cons.

Closed-End Funds: 5 CEFs Yielding 5%-Plus

For investors looking for high income, often-ignored CEFs could be a great bet. Here are five high-yielding plays for your portfolio.

Pfizer Stock Floats on Financial Engineering, Not Growth

Revenue is going nowhere, and Pfizer stock needs more than cost cuts and share buybacks to stop lagging both its peer group and the broader market.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for January

The market rally is getting more selective as we go deeper into 2014. Stick with these safe dividend stocks that have a history of dependable payouts.

The Only Reason for Automatic Dividend Reinvestment

Automatic dividend reinvestment plans are good sometimes..but not all the time. Learn why this might be the case for you today.

Xerox Delivers: 13 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Xerox surprised shareholders with a nice bump up in its dividend, one of 13 dividend stocks that saw dividend increases during the week of January 20.

TGT Stock Is Sliding Into Value Territory

History shows that buying TGT stock at depressed levels should reap long-term profits. And as Target's dividend inches upward, that seems increasingly true.

3 Secret Dividend Stocks That Have Paid for 30+ Years

There's safety in dividend stocks that have paid out for a long time, so think about buying these three stocks that have been paying out for 30 years.

GM Stock: Is General Motors a ‘Dividend Stock’?

Yes, GM stock pays a dividend now. But that doesn't necessarily make General Motors a sound dividend investment. Here's why.

5 Tech Stocks With Electric Dividend Yields

Tech stocks aren't usually known for generating income, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few juicy dividend yields in the lot.

17 Companies on The Dividend Kings List for 2014

The dividend kings list includes 17 companies which have managed to raise dividends for at least 50 years in a row. Take a look at the updated list...

WMT: Even Amidst Retail Slaughter, Walmart Is a Buy

Walmart is far from growthy anymore, but you're still better off in WMT stock than other retailers such as BBY or JCP.

More Dollar From FDO: 14 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Family Dollar (FDO) leads this weeks list of 14 dividend stocks bringing a bigger smile to their shareholders' faces.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for January

Yields on dividend stocks are dropping as the market makes new highs, but these stocks still offer fat payouts.

3 Stocks That Deliver Dividends — Plus Growth

The highest yielding stocks are not always the best bet for investors. Finding dividends plus appreciation is the goal; here are 3 stocks that fit that bill

Can ‘Safer’ Cigarettes Save Tobacco Stocks?

Philip Morris is funneling $680 million into a factory for "safer" cigarettes, but I'm not buying the potential for tobacco stocks in such less-lethal efforts.