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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

Gas Up Your Dividends With Cheniere Energy Partners

A big deal with BG Group of the U.K. makes natural gas play CPQ, which as of Nov. 4 has a dividend yield of 10.44%, a potential long-term winner.

Tarnished Greece Won’t Sully Clorox’s Sparkling Dividend

The roller coaster economy is moving at the whim of Greece's indecisiveness. Be careful and only insist on quality investments such as Clorox (CLX).

14 Companies That Just Increased Their Dividend

Here come more payouts for shareholders.

How to Play Big Oil and Get a 9% Dividend

Offshore drilling contractor SeaDrill is an offbeat play, but it offers a ride on increasing oil prices and a huge dividend.

3 Dividend Powerhouses With 8%-Plus Yields

If you're fine with forgoing capital gains, these 3 dividend-churning stocks -- with yields as high as 15% -- are the stuff that make income investors jump for joy.

19 Companies Increasing Dividends

As the market rallied, a number of high yield dividend stocks up their dividends - including Chevron CVX, Quest DGX, Newmont NEM, Barrick Gold ABX and more

2 Auto Parts Stocks To Drive For The Dividends

Auto parts stocks got a bounce with the rest of the market on Thursday. But Johnson Controls JCI and Magna are worth driving for the dividends, too.

7 Dividend Stocks With Yields of Steel

Don't expect these seven companies to EVER cut dividends. They are cash-flow machines with the sturdiest dividend yields you can get.

How To Fund Your Retirement With Dividend Growth Stocks

The dividend income stream will be used to fund your retirement, while dividend growth will provide protection against inflation.

Top 6 Dividend Picks for November

These low-risk dividend investments are capable of delivering income and strong returns in the year ahead.

Lessons Learned From Netflix’s Shattered Wall Street Romance

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) was once one of the hottest stocks to own before its plunge. Now, investors should realize the importance of dividend-rich companies.

Top 10 Dow Dividend Stocks

These 10 Dow Jones components are not just strong companies -- they are some of the best dividend-yielding stocks you can buy.

13 Companies Increasing Dividends

Energy, electronics and casket makers top this week's large list of dividend payout performers.

3 Dividend Payers to Hold Forever

With their financial stability and major market shares, these three companies will pay solid dividends indefinitely.

4 Stocks With Reliable 7%-Plus Dividends

High-dividend yields are nice, but ones that last are better. Here are four stocks that have reliable dividends of 7% or more.

Water Utility Stock AWK a Great Dividend and Growth Pick

American Water Works is an up-and-coming utility stock investment with big growth potential and a good, sustainable dividend yield.

8 Companies Increasing Dividends

Chemical, payroll, construction supply and energy partnerships top this week's dividend payout performers.

5 Characteristics of a Successful Dividend Stock

Looking at the history of the most successful dividend stocks, there are five major traits that have been strong predictors of performance.

4 Defensive Plays for the Coming Bear Market

You don't need to stick to T-bills for security -- these four defensive stocks have products consumers want (or need) and dividends investors love.