By Dan Weil Dividend stocks were largely ignored over the past two years, as investors focused on growth stocks, such as technology firms. Dividend stocks were largely ignored over the past couple years, as investors focused on hot growth stocks, such as the mega-cap technology firms. But with the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates multiple times this year, dividend stocks may command more attention. Strong corporate earnings are enabling companies to make juicy dividend payments. S&P Dow Jones Indices, as cited by CNBC, estimates dividend payouts will total a record $541 billion t…