Smart investors know that the safest way to build wealth is to buy stocks that consistently pay dividends. Now Standard & Poo's the nation's leading securities information company, has distilled this sound investment philosophy in "The dividend rich investor". This user-friendly guide: shows why dividends are important part of the investment equation; tells what to look for in a dividend-paying stock; provides a valuable list of stocks showing dividend leaders; and includes a free trial subscription to The outlook, S&P's weekly investment newsletter.#FDEIn addition, insider interviews with famous investors who use dividends-based stock picking, corroborate the book's prudent investing philosophy that the tortoise investor (seeking total return, the combination of dividends and appreciation) will beat the hare (aggressive growth) investor over time.