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This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Cashing In on Rising Oil Prices

Since the great financial crisis in 2008, investors have had a hard time finding investments that throw off income.

The benchmark Treasury 10-year note offers a stingy 1.81%. Forget about keeping you cash in the bank – that's even worse.

That has investors turning to high-yield dividend stocks to make up for their lost income.

But not all dividend stocks are created equally.

That's why we'll also you one of the best dividend stocks on the market right now.

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The 5 Top Dividend Stocks to Watch Now

While 2019’s market handsomely rewarded investors, the U.S. Federal Reserve also cut interest rates to around 1.75% during the year, making it a little harder for folks to make passive income through savings accounts.

Fortunately, the top dividend stocks to watch now are great ways for investors to overcome this hurdle.

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What Is an Ex-Dividend Date?

If you’re new to investing in dividend stocks, you might be wondering what an ex-dividend date is and why it’s important.

Understanding ex-dividends is a key part of knowing when to buy shares of dividend stocks.

Fortunately, you can learn more about what an ex-dividend is from Money Morning’s financial experts.

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The Top Dividend Stocks to Buy All Yield Over 4%

Many income-seeking investors are tempted to pounce on the dividend stocks with yields in the double digits, but the savviest investors look for reliable firms that can pay dividends over the long term.

While a high dividend in the double digits may sounds like a no-brainer investment, these can actually be some of the worst stocks to own.

In fact, it could be a red flag that the firm may not be able to pay a dividend that big for much longer.

Fortunately, we've found three of the top dividend stocks to buy that offer great yields over 4%, but are also safe and stable.

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