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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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By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
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.

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By Louis Navellier and the InvestorPlace Research Staff
These dividend stocks, including SCCO stock and CQP stock, offer high yields, a proven track record and high ratings in Dividend Grader.

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By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
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By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
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Time for Electrics to Perform for Ford Motor Stock

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By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend
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