dividends

You can still find decent dividend-paying stocks. You just have to look further afield.

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Despite short-term interest rates close to 0% -- and long-term rates headed in that same direction -- there are still some decent options for income investors.

Companies are handing out dividends left and right, but the yields are hardly worth cheering about. What does an investor have to do to make money?

Investors who are seeking safety in bonds are missing major opportunities in big, solid companies that look cheap and pay dividends that beat bond returns hands down.

Put more cash in your pocket and protect your portfolio with funds that pay dividends and interest. It's probably better than stuffing your money under a mattress (or in Treasurys).

Dividend-paying stocks should be a part of retirees' portfolios. Over time, dividends account for an enormous part of the market's earnings.

Preferred stocks carry decent dividends, which is one reason why they are a favorite for retirees, but they're not without risk.

The battle between the wireless giants will only intensify. They serve similar markets, offer comparable products and pay relatively high dividends.

But one has an edge.

If you start buying dividend-paying stocks now and reinvest your income, you'll have a powerful stream of dividends when you retire.