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Dividend Stocks
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.

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Recent Dividend Stocks Articles
3 Food Stocks Growing Sturdy Dividends
Some food stocks are getting hit by the drought -- but not all of them. Here are three that are somewhat shielded, and also offer investors some protection.
How to Get Dividend Investment Ideas
Taking stock of everyday use of equipment and products will give investors plenty to think about as they research the companies that make those products
Bonds Are Dead. Long Live Preferred Stock!
There's no reason to hold bonds right now -- they yield next to nothing, Income investors have a great alternative: preferred stock which pays safe yields over 5%.
Australian Banks: Are the Big Yields Worth It?
In today's low-rate environment, yield has become the top discussion among investors -- and one of the most interesting talking points can be found Down Under.
Naughty or Nice Part II: 5 Delightfully Sinful Dividend Stocks
Companies in the tobacco, alcohol and defense industries tend to trade at lower valuations and sport higher dividend yields than the broader market. Here are five naughty picks to consider.
Aussie Investments That Offer Top Dividends
The banks look good and longer term, materials may rotate into favor. Investors searching for good growth and a nice payout should check out Down Under.
Naughty or Nice: 5 Dividend Stocks You Can Feel Good About Owning
As long as you maintain your objectivity, it's OK to invest in companies that give you the warm 'n' fuzzies -- especially when they'll pay you to hold on.
5 Super-Cheap Stocks With Super-High Dividend Yields
While each of these under-$10 stock picks is a bit on the aggressive side, they all offer compelling ways to get yields of 4% or better.
8 Companies Increasing Dividends
Among the week's payout improvers are Sunoco Logistics Partners, Monsanto, Leggett & Platt and Briggs & Stratton.
3 S&P 500 Dividend Holdouts That Should Join the Party
Dividend payers in the S&P 500 now number 402. Of the 98 that haven't followed the crowd, here are a few that have the ability to do so now.
Chevron Keeps on Pumping Out the Dividends
Chevron through its subsidiaries, engages in petroleum, chemicals, mining, power generation, and energy operations worldwide provides steady dividends each year
5 Sleepy Canadian Banks Providing Super Dividend Yields
Why mess around with low-yielding American mega-banks when financially sound bank stocks abound north of the border?
5 Techs With Tempting Dividends
These technology stocks have solid cash flow, giving you steady income and the potential for growth.
3 Best-Bet High-Yield MLPs
Dividend investors should consider MLPs because they pay all profits back to “unit holders” in the form of “distributions.” These three are star examples.
Dividend Stocks Deliver a Return in Any Market Condition
Careful dividend investing can yield portfolio income sufficient to live on in retirement, but it takes patience and time to fully realize the strategy
4 Small-Ball Oil and Gas Dividend Players
It can pay to look beyond the marquee names. Consider adding these lesser-known but highly affordable companies with steady payouts to your lineup.
How to Pick the Best High-Yield Stocks in Big Pharma
Big Pharma is a great place to find yield, and health care is a sure-fire long-term bet. But rather than shake a stick at this sector, go ahead ... be picky.
Dividends Not Enough for Natural Gas Play
Enerplus may have a high-yielding dividend, but nothing else about the stock makes it a good pick -- even if you're already on board.