magical_light/iStock via Getty Images Dividend investing (SCHD) is a great way to compound wealth over time, and it has served me very well. One of the biggest reasons I like it is that when you invest in a stock with a consistent dividend payout, it gives you a reliable source of cash flow and total returns. This means that these stocks don't have to generate superman-like growth or valuation multiple expansion to deliver satisfactory total returns. Moreover, such stocks are fairly easy to value, enabl ...