How to Find High Paying and Safe Dividend Stocks

Source: ThinkstockDividend payments by S&P 500 companies reached an all-time high last year, totaling some $330.8 billion, according to FactSet. As of this March, 418 of the 500 companies in the index paid a dividend. However, not all dividends are created equal. Of the 500 companies in the index, 96 pay their shareholders a dividend […]
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Many high-dividend stocks are either too risky, or are companies in trouble, but here are three that will provide high income without the headaches. - Motley Fool Staff - Investment planning

Learn about some of the most important safety factors that you need to consider before you invest in high-yielding dividend stocks.
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5 safe dividend stocks (and 5 for risk-takers)

Stock dividends can be attractive as a source of steady income, while you still get to retain the stock shares for further returns. There is also a perception that companies which can afford to pay dividends are generally more stable. The best way to find stocks that pay good dividends is to do your own research with a stock screener, such as...