Although stock prices tend to get most of the attention, they're not the only way to make money from stocks. The other way is through dividend payouts. Dividends are paid to shareholders (usually quarterly) from a company's profits and are another way to reward investors. 

If you're looking to receive income from your investments, look no further than dividend-paying stocks. Here are three to consider.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is the parent company to some of the world's most popular tobacco brands, including the iconic Marlboro. It's been a lackluster past five years for Altria's stock, which is down over 20% during that span. But it's well-known that most investors don't flock to Altria expecting outsized gains in stock price -- it's all about the dividend.

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