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For safer investing, it is always wise to consider stable stocks that pay a good dividend.  Five companies for consideration are Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE:Q), Frontier Communications Corp (NYSE:FTR), Windstream Corporation (NASDAQ:WIN), Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX), and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ).  Read on for more information.

It seems the rumor mill is still a buzz about a merger of Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) and T-Mobile USA (owned by Deutsche Telekom).  If Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) continue to expand control over the wireless arena,

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) currently boasts an amazing 6.5% dividend yield.  Traditionally speaking, stocks with incredibly high dividend yields are often that way for a reason, meaning there is something wrong

While we don't expect people to get rid of their cellphones during the recession -- it seems that cutting the landline is more likely -- it does make sense that people would cut back on extras or trim their mobile budgets.

Yeah, it is only based on a few weeks data, but the trend in undeniable.

Interview with GAMCO Investors CEO Mario Gabelli talks about what stocks he likes and buying for dividends.

Just a day after announcing it will stream live NFL games, Sprint reports a widening loss

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) expects earnings per share to grow 8% in 2008, however their outlook for Q4 earnings is below analyst expectations but it was good enough for the Street today.