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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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3 Dividend Stocks With Super-Safe Payouts

It only makes sense to recession-proof your portfolio with dividend stocks that offer super-safe payouts. Here are three top picks.

7 High-Yield Dividend Companies to Invest in During the Pandemic

In volatile times, high dividend stocks are especially appealing. These are seven high quality, income-focused companies to invest in.

Comcast Is on the Wrong Side of the Long-Term Future

Comcast insists its results are bottoming out and that 2021 will be better. But the long-term problem with Comcast stock remains.

It’s Time for Reconstruction at AT&T

AT&T has a choice of milking its monopolies until they run dry or selling them and making AT&T stock a leader in cloud and 5G.

Exxon’s Dividend Commitment Is a Strong Sign for Shareholders

Exxon's commitment to its dividend is a strong sign for shareholders. XOM stock has a high 10.67% yield as management wants to make sure it is reliable.

6 of the Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Fortify Your Portfolio

If you’re looking for steady monthly income to complement your growth stocks, these monthly dividend stocks are the way to go.

Even After Its Dividend Cut, BP Stock Looks Like a Great Buy Here

BP has a ton of problems. However, management has admitted as much and is now making radical changes. That's good news for BP stock.

4 Stocks to Build a Better Growth Portfolio — With Income

Good growth stocks are great to have in your portfolio, but the best options offer dividend income as well as their appreciation.

A Shaky, Outsized Dividend Means Trouble for Energy Transfer Stock

Energy Transfer's outsized yield still seems shaky even after its recent cut. Energy Transfer stock still has an 11.33% yield even after a 50% distribution cut, implying it still may not be sustainable.

Albertsons Starts a Dividend and Buyback Program For Shareholders

Albertsons, now public, starts a dividend and buyback program for shareholders. ACI stock yields 20% on a total yield basis for shareholders including buybacks and dividends.

4 Safe Stocks to Lock Down Profits

As market valuations look stretched, it's a good time to consider exposure to some low beta safe stocks that feature dependable dividends.

4 Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Stocks — With Dividends to Boot

For people seeking a steady stream of income from their holdings, stocks with high dividend yields are the way to go. Here are four of the best cheap stocks that pay out.

Here’s Why Proctor & Gamble Stock Analysts Yawned Over Its Big Q3 Beat

Proctor & Gamble stock is the kind of name you accumulate slowly, on weakness, to give a portfolio balance and ballast.

4 Top Dividend Stocks That’ll Pay You Better Than ‘Exciting Trailblazers’

Here are top stocks to buy that have a robust dividend pay-out in addition to being relatively low beta stocks. Simply put, these are dividend value creators.

Why AT&T’s Dividend Appears Safe, For Now

AT&T stock is drifting lower despite the high dividend yield, as investors grow increasingly nervous over its WarnerMedia division performance.

7 Dividend Stocks To Buy For Big Returns In Your Bank Account

If you’re looking to generate income, here are 7 dividend stocks to buy that will deliver generous total returns over the long haul.

4 Monthly Dividend Stocks Paying Double-Digit Yields

Investors who rely on yield for consident monthly income should consider buying shares of these four monthly dividend stocks.

5 High-Yield Stocks for 5%-Plus Dividend Payouts

Times have been tough lately for income investors, but these high-yield stocks whose dividends are safe remain worth a second look.

Marathon Oil is Cheap But Only if Crude Prices Go Higher From Here

Marathon Oil is cheap by any reasonable metric. But there's no obvious catalyst to send MRO stock higher except higher energy prices, which remain elusive.