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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.

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7 Dividend ETFs to Buy For the Long Haul

Interest rates will rise in 2022. It shouldn’t make dividend ETFs any less attractive. Here are seven high-yielders to buy for the long haul.

7 Dividend Aristocrats That Could Outpace This Volatile Market

Dividend aristocrats are companies that have raised dividend payments at least once a year for the past 25 years.

Both Tyson Foods Stock and Chicken Wings Hit High Prices. Only One’s a Buy

During the 2010s consolidation let TSN stock outperform the average stock. The pandemic interrupted that, but its end has improved the outlook for low-cost producer Tyson Foods.

7 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Can More Than Cover Their Dividend Payments

These dividend stocks have yields at least 4.5% or greater and can cover the dividend payments out of earnings by 2 times or more.

3 Lumber Stocks to Buy for Growth and Dividends

While lumber stocks not come to mind first for dividend investors, we believe that if chosen carefully, companies in the sector can provide strong current yield and dividend growth potential. The three examples highlighted here – WestRock, International Paper and Amcor – offer varying degrees of current yield and dividend growth potential. But all offer exposure to an often-forgotten commodity in a much less volatile fashion than owning the commodity itself.

The 7 Highest Dividend Stocks for Income Investors

These dividend stocks, including SCCO stock and CQP stock, offer high yields, a proven track record and high ratings in Dividend Grader.

10 High-Performance Stocks to Buy for Their Special Dividends

Some of the best dividend stocks happen to be those paying special dividends from time to time. These payments often signal future success.

3 Mortgage REITs with Very High Dividend Yields

Mortgage REITs aren’t the safest of investments as they often rely on factors largely outside of the control. In all likelihood, interest rates are going higher in 2022 and possibly in 2023 as the Federal Reserve tries to control inflation. Mortgage REITs could see a decline in the spread as a result. Thankfully, interest rate hikes should be gradual and still will be below typical levels.

With Intel’s Higher Dividend, Expect INTC Stock to Rise at Least 35% to $67

INTC stock is worth 35% more or $66.67 based on its higher dividend payment and a historical dividend yield of between 2% and 2.42%.

Intel’s Government-Fueled Comeback

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has become the Pied Piper of technology, promising great things if Western governments back his plans to build huge new chip foundries.

7 Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Current Dip

Growth stocks, dividends stocks and everything in between have been hit hard lately. That said, here are seven dividend stocks to buy now.

10 Best Stocks to Buy for Your Income-Generating Portfolio

Rising interest rates have investors wondering what stocks to buy. If you're income-focused, these 10 provide good income generation.

Say Hello to 2022’s Dogs of the Dow: 10 Dividend Stocks to Watch

As investor appetite for high-growth stocks begins to decrease in the new year, dividend stocks will likely to gain traction in 2022.

War! What Is It Good For? A Strong Pioneer Stock Dividend, for One.

PXD stock prices are rising and dividends are flowing as international oil production tightens amid threats of war.

3 Canadian Bank Stocks for Value and Income Investors

For investors looking for high quality sources of income, any of these three bank stocks could be strong additions to their portfolio.

Time for Electrics to Perform for Ford Motor Stock

F stock looks well-positioned for the electric car revolution. Ford is building factories with cash flow and selling electric pick-ups.

7 Dividend Stocks Trading at Attractive Valuations

These dividend stocks also trade at attractive valuations. With these names, investors can benefit from dividend gains as well as capital gains.

3 Dividend Aristocrats Yielding Over 4%

When looking for great dividend stocks, one of the best places to start is with the Dividend Aristocrats. These companies have stood the test of time and economic weakness, and in the case of Leggett & Platt, AbbVie and Chevron, they all have current yields that are more than triple that of the S&P 500.

7 Dividend Stocks to Watch as Bond Yields Creep Higher

These seven top dividend stocks each provide long-term investors with unique value with a focus on income creation over time.