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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

Get Paid by Following Insiders

It's always worth noting when company insiders are buying -- if you can lock down a healthy dividend yield, so much the better.

Disney Dividend Magic: 19 Companies Increasing Dividends

Walt Disney increased its annual dividend, one of 19 companies increasing dividends over a two-week period that included the Thanksgiving holiday

Hedge These 3 Blue Chips With Covered Calls

If you think the market is overvalued, use covered calls on these three blue chips to protect against a downdraft.

How to Trade Taper Tantrum Part Deux

The bond markets are in the midst of another taper tantrum. Use this as an opportunity to load up on your favorite income stocks.

6 High-Yield Bank Stocks to Buy Now

Canadian bank stocks currently provide better dividend yields than their U.S. counterparts. Which are worth owning as we make our way through Q4 earnings?

17 Stocks With Ex-Dividend Dates to Put on Your Radar

It's a great time for dividends, and this list of 17 companies coming up on ex-dividend and dividend payout dates is a great way to find year end income

Here’s a Trend to Love: Dividends Continue to Grow

Here's some good news for investors: according to this S&P analyst, dividends are expected to grow another 3% in the fourth quarter, with more room to run.

SCL – Stepan Delivers 46th Straight Annual Dividend Increase

You won't find Stepan in many lists of dividend champions, but this specialty chemicals maker increased its dividend 46 straight years: learn more now

AAPL, XOM Lead the Way in Dividend Payouts

Exxon Mobil and Apple are the highest dividend payers by volume, but dividend policies and payouts require deeper analysis. "Know Thy Dividend" before investing

XOM – Why Exxon is the Best Oil Buy for Warren Buffett

After spending time looking through Exxon data and parsing comments from Buffett and Munger, I've decided what made them buy Exxon instead of other oil stocks

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks for November

These top 10 Dow dividend stocks might not have the screamingly highest yields of any stock in the market, but they're still good payouts, and they're reliable.

SDRL – One of the Best Dividend Stocks Just Got Even Better

Already one of the best dividend stocks out there, Seadrill is a tantalizing bargain after its recent earnings miss. The time to buy SDRL stock is now.

Nike Kicks Up a Dividend: 11 Companies Increasing Dividends

Nike and Valspar gave shareholders thanks by increasing dividends during the week along with 9 other companies increasing dividends

2 High-Yield Plays in Private Equity

Investors in need of income should look at alternatives to traditional investments -- such as private equity-related stocks like KKR and KFN.

5 Hidden Dividend Gems to Buy Now

Sometimes juicy dividends come in small packages. Take a look at these five lesser-known small-cap dividend stocks yielding 6% or more.

3 Dividend Stocks With Value to Spare

I have dipped into my savings pool, and have also dipped into my margin to buy dividend stocks like Target, General Mills and Exxon Mobil.

10 Dividend Stocks With International Flavor

Investors are told to diversify, and for dividend investors that may mean international stocks. Look to dividend stocks that get income from overseas

The New American Energy Boom Is Just Getting Started

The domestic fracking boom is reshaping world energy markets and creating massive opportunities for investors in MLPs and service station infrastructure.

5 ‘Smart Money’ Dividend Stocks to Buy

We take a look at five high-conviction dividend stocks held by some of Wall Street's brightest minds.