McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) just declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on Sept. 17 to shareholders of record on Sept. 3. With the recent buzz around the Chicago fast food chain, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. As of now, McDonald’s offers an annual dividend yield of 2.66%. That’s a quarterly dividend amount of $1.67 per share ($6.68 a year). So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly? To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $225,811 or around 898 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $45,263 or around 180 shares. Read This: Top ...