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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
My Dividend Crossover Point Process
Investors in dividend stocks need patience and time to get to the point where monthly dividend income exceeds monthly expenses. Now is a good time to start
Large-Cap Consumer Stocks: Right Now, Safety Will Cost You
Large-cap consumer stocks offer high yields, relative safety, and insulation from macroeconomic headwinds. But have the shares become too expensive?
The Right Chesapeake to Buy: Midstream Partners
The drama at Chesapeake Energy has resulted in the company having to put prized assets up for sale, including its entire interest in Midstream Partners.
Lowe’s Joins the Ranks of Dividend Kings
Another company joined the elite list of dividend kings over the past week, bringing the list to fourteen companies. Welcome to Lowe's.
Quench Your Income Thirst With Water Stocks
When you think utilities, you often think power, but several names in the water game also offer healthy, stable dividends. Here are three water stocks to consider.
5 REITs Under $10 With HUGE Dividends
These five real estate investment trusts offer big dividend yields at cheap stock prices -- and some even offer monthly payouts.
5 More Under-the-Radar Dividend Divas
These stocks don't all offer the most glamorous payouts, but they've delivered consistent, increasing dividends for years, and have potential for capital gains.
Apple’s Next Big Thing: How to Profit Now
Many an investor has made a killing off AAPL common shares, but there's another way to play Apple's continuing expansion -- and pick up income to boot.
9 Companies Increasing Dividends This Week
FedEx, Lowe’s and UnitedHealth are among the top payout performers in a week that has seen some big swings on Wall Street.
Diageo: The Ultimate 12- to 18-Year Play
Diageo's $1.5B investment to expand scotch production speaks volumes about the maker of Johnnie Walker. Buy DEO for growth and its dividend.
AAA-Rated Stocks: Better Than U.S. Debt
These four companies not only have better credit ratings than the United States -- they also have better yields than 10-year Treasurys.
The Most Successful Dividend Investors of All Time
Dividend investing is as sexy as watching paint dry on the wall, but with patience and a keen eye the strategy can pay off in the long run.
European Dividend Stocks: What You Need to Know
European dividend stocks have different characteristics than those of American companies, but understanding the differences is worth the time and effort.
5 Best Buffett Dividend Stocks
For dividend investors wondering what Warren Buffett thinks of income investments, here's a look at the five highest-yielding stocks in the Berkshire portfolio.
A Steady Boat in Rough Biotech Waters
PDL BioPharma's (PDLI) isn't your everyday biopharmaceutical company -- it has a more predictable revenue stream, and even a substantial dividend payout.
Utilities: Crisis-Proof for 3 Years Running
Utilities have all the attributes that investors are looking for right now -- and there's no reason the sector can't continue to outperform.
5 Dividend Stocks Up Over 20% in 2012
High-flying stocks that are smaller in market cap or have big emerging-market influences are a bit riskier than the usual dividend stalwarts, but these may be worth a look.
7 Companies Increasing Dividends
A Texas utility, a liquid natural gas provider and an upscale REIT are among the top payout performers.
Sherwin-Williams Paints a Tricky Picture
Sherwin-Williams is one of the best stock stories of 2012 thus far, has a great outlook and a dependable dividend. So why should investors be cautious?