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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.

Recent Dividend Stocks Articles

3 Dividend Stocks to Ride the Rally

Investors who are nervous about diving back into the stock market should just dip their toes in the water. Here are three reliable dividend stocks to consider.

6 Trustworthy Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

High-dividend stocks have been an oasis throughout the market volatility of 2011, and they will continue to offer security for investors. Here are six portfolio additions to consider.

What’s So Special About Special Dividends?

One-time payouts, like Limited's $2 extra dividend, are bonuses that enhance goodwill and generate good PR among shareholders.

9 Companies Increasing Dividends

From Disney to Toro, some of the biggest names in their industries made shareholders happier this week. See seven more upping payouts.

Follow This Pipeline to Capital Appreciation and Dividends

This limited partnership is a black gold growth story that includes strong parental backing and a 5%-plus dividend!

Not All of These 20% Yielders Are Safe

Mortgage REITs can be great dividend plays, if you're careful. Here's a look at three with huge yields. See which to buy -- and which to avoid.

Top 5 Dividend Stocks to Buy for December

Defend your wealth -- and keep it growing in 2012 -- by replacing high-volatility stocks with these safer dividend stocks.

4 Companies Increasing Dividends

Spices, medical devices and the maker of Span top the previous week's list of dividend payout performers.

Is Frontier Communications’ 14% Dividend Yield Safe?

Even if a payout cut comes to pass, this under-the-radar play is still generating enough cash to support a healthy yield. Get the name.

Is AT&T Stock a Sell as T-Mobile Deal Yanked?

Whether or not AT&T stock is a sell depends on your strategy. Dividend investors might actually want to buy.

5 High-Yield Dividend Investments for Hungry Income Investors

Voracious income-oriented investors searching for high-yield dividend investments should look into specialized high-yield paying vehicles such as MLPs and REITs.

5 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for 2012

These "aristocrats" have paid dividends for over two decades.

13 Companies Increasing Dividends

Home improvement, apparel and industrial payout performers highlight this week's list of companies increasing dividends.

Harvard Is Buying Dividend Stocks — Should You?

Harvard University's turn to the relative stability of dividend stocks reflects a lesson learned about risky bets. Should you follow its lead?

10 Companies Increasing Dividends

Merck and ADP top the list of stocks increasing dividends this week. See eight other companies making shareholders smile.

3 High-Yield Themes Paying Off Big

Business development, fertilizer and telecom represented in this diverse group of moneymaking stocks.

3 REITs Offering Outstanding Dividends

These solid REITs and their standout payouts are backed by diverse holdings and smart management.

Don’t Get Sucked in by This 11% Dividend!

Niska Gas Storage Partners may offer a juicy dividend yield, but its payout future looks shaky after its shockingly-bad earnings guidance.

3 Commodity Stocks With Huge Dividends

These puppies have monster yields -- just be prepared to watch the dividend whip around a bit.