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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

Ford Revs Up Its Divvies: 7 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

The holiday season made for a slow period of dividend increases, but over the past couple weeks, we've seen 7 dividend stocks raise their payouts. Here's a look.

INTC: Is Intel Stock the Next AAPL?

Stodgy ol' chipmaker, huh? Well, Intel's numerous splashes at CES 2014 just piled a ton of breakout potential onto INTC stock.

3 ‘Secret’ Dividend Stocks With Loud Yields

These three dividend stocks are flying well below the radars of most investors, but their generous payouts are worth a shot.

5 Set-and-Forget Dividend Stocks

The best kind of dividend stocks are the kind you can set and forget because you know they'll keep paying out without crashing to the ground.

4 Hot Energy Stocks Yielding More Than 5%

Don't forget the energy sector in your quest for yield. Just look at these five energy stocks pay out more than 5%.

4 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Dividend stocks should enjoy a rally in 2014 as the market makes sense of the Fed’s tapering plans, and these four are trading at prices we may never see again.

3 Dividend Stocks to Avoid in 2014

I believe dividend stocks are in for a rough 2014, and these 3 stocks in particular will cause pain for investors who hold on too long. Here they are...

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for December

We take a look at the top 10 Dow dividend stocks for December, ranking the most dependable and highest-yielding stocks of the Dow.

Boeing Dividend Soars: 17 Companies Increasing Dividends

Boeing led a solid list of Blue-Chip companies that increased dividends this week, as a total of 17 companies increased their dividends.

5 Dividend Stocks That Disappointed in 2013

Looking for income plays for 2014? Well, put these once-proud dividend stocks at the top of your "to be ignored" list after they dropped the ball in 2013.

5 Dividend Stocks to Ring in The New Year

Dividend stocks profit investors in two ways, with both income and appreciation potential available. Here are 5 dividend stocks I like right now...

5 Pharma Stocks to Buy for Big Dividends

Drugmakers aren't known for big dividends, but the pharmaceutical industry can actually offer something for income investors.

2 Energy Stocks Poised for Dividend Growth – COP, DO

The energy and oil sectors are prime dividend territory for investors, and these 2 energy stocks are primed to deliver steady income for the long term.

5 Sure-Fire Dividend Stocks to Buy

There are all kinds of ways to chase dividend yields, but nothing beats the consistent quality of these 5 dividend stocks.

Mastercard’s Early Gift: 12 Companies Increasing Dividends

Mastercard led the way this week for companies increasing dividends, as a total of 12 companies boosted their payouts.

The Only 4 Dividend Stocks You’ll Ever Need

If you're looking for safety, choose dividend stocks that have been paying out for a half-century, like these 4 great dividend stocks.

K – Kellogg Still Delivers Sweet Dividends to Investors

Kellogg manufactures and markets ready-to-eat cereal and convenience food products globally. It's an outstanding income play for long term dividend investors

MasterCard Stock Split Isn’t the REAL News for MA Stock

The MasterCard stock split captured the headlines yesterday, but the company's dividend growth that is actually far more impressive.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for December

Looking for big income amid lousy interest rates? One great place to start is this list of the S&P 500's top-yielding dividend stocks.