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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

Pfizer Is Still One of the Healthcare Sector’s Best Dividend Yielders

Long-term PFE stock holders might be wary of dividend-cut talk, but a recent announcement should clear up any confusion on the matter.

3 Dividend Stocks to Sell That Look Ripe For A Rate Cut

Dividend stocks are a great way of generating income, but these investments become much less attractive when an dividend cut looks not only probable, but imminent.

There’s Plenty of Time To Buy AT&T Stock Before the Restructuring

The AT&T bottom line: there are much better dividend or media plays out there. But, if you're still like what you see with the T stock restructuring, take your time before buying.

Pfizer Stock Still Has Good Upside, Especially If the Dividend Yield Falls

Pfizer still has good upside, especially if the dividend yield falls. PFE stock could be worth $53.33 given a dividend increase, a 3.0% dividend yield and return to buybacks.

AT&T Is Still a Buy After Merger News

Once the merger is completed, T stock can focus on its core business while dealing with less debt on its balance sheet.

8 REITs to Consider for Steady Income in Your Portfolio

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can offer investors the chance to get into the real estate market without buying property.

9 High-Yield Stocks With Little Risk of a Dividend Cut

So, which dividend stocks with relatively-safe high-yields should you consider? These nine remain relatively-safe income plays.

3 High-Yield MLPs That Are Not in the Energy Sector

You may think MLPs are synonymous with the energy sector, but there are options even if you want to avoid oil. Here are 3 great choices.

Why Income Investors Should Consider BDCs

Sure, the dividend yields that BDCs offer are often worth the price of admission. But you'll find more to like about them.

The Exxon Mobil Board Vote Shows a Sea Change in Energy Stocks

Institutional investors demand better climate practices and higher dividends from Exxon Mobil, reflecting changes seen across energy stocks.

4 Dividend Stocks to Buy as Uncertainty Looms

Dividend stocks are a great source of passive income for investors in good times and bad. Here are some gems waiting to be discovered.

7 Cheap Stocks With Dividends for Both Returns and Cash Flow

Cheap stocks can be risky, but they can also provide cash flow when they have a steady, reliable dividend like these seven stocks do.

7 Top Dividend Stocks Trading at a Discount Worth Snapping Up

These dividend stocks are excellent picks, whether you're looking for growth, fundamentals, strong tailwinds or inflation protection.

AT&T Could Fall Another 20% After the Spinoff — But Don’t Necessarily Sell

AT&T could fall another 20% after the deal given its proposed dividend cut. T stock could fall to $24.00 once the dividend is cut, giving it a 5.0% dividend yield, but until then it is still attractive.

7 of the Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks for Your Portfolio

Dividend stocks are safe bets no matter the conditions of the market. Here are seven picks that should be part of anyone's portfolio.

7 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

Given the low interest rate environment, investors look for dividend shares. Here are seven long-term stocks for retirement portfolios.

Top Grad Stocks 2021: Target Is a Lifetime Buy-and-Hold

Are you a bargain shopper? If so, then Target stock should be right up your alley as it offers rock-sold value through bull and bear markets.

3 Ultra-Safe Dividend Stocks to Weather a Down Market

You may not know their names yet, but these dividend stocks offer years of dividend growth and plenty of reliability for your portfolio.

7 Dividend-Paying Growth Stocks To Buy for the Best Of Both Worlds

Dividend growth stocks provide investors with steady top-line growth and bottom-line performance that will help fuel and sustain payouts. Here are seven deserving a close look.