Author Bio Born and raised in the Deep South of Georgia, Jason now calls Southern California home. A Fool since 2006, he began contributing to Fool.com in 2012. Trying to invest better? Like learning about companies with great (or really bad) stories? Jason can usually be found there, cutting through the noise and trying to get to the heart of the story. Follow @TMFVelvetHammer Whether you're looking for income today, or building your wealth for a future financial goal, dividend stocks can make for ideal investments. Taken a step further, dividend growth stocks, companies that have made it a stated goal to consistently and regularly increase their dividend payments, can deliver market-beating returns and dependable income.