Dividend Growth

As is frequently the case, Altria Group smoked consensus earnings estimates, with higher revenue leading to higher earnings growth. Read more

In the years before the financial crisis, big bank dividends that yielded between 3% and 5% were the norm. Read more

Though shares of this candy stock are down 14% year-to-date, it has paid 342 consecutive quarterly dividends and it increased its payout by 10% last year. Read more

The key to income investing is to focus on stocks that offer healthy yields and growth potential, while also having a commitment to dividend increases. Read more

Even though Costco and Wal-Mart operate similar businesses, they are heading in different directions. Read more

These three consumer staples Dividend Aristocrats don’t get nearly as much attention as their bigger competitors. Read more

Don’t underestimate the power of dividend increases. But also don’t blindly invest in stocks upping their dividends. Read more

Within the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list, there are three under-the-radar stocks in the industrial sector that investors should be aware of. Read more

For retirement planning, a 4% withdrawal rate is often used in calculating how much to spend annually so that one does not run out of money. Read more