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Five Downsides of Dividend Investing for Retirees

Can you rely on dividend-paying stocks for retirement income? You'd have to be extremely wealthy — and even then, the downsides could be considerable.

Retirement Planning

Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week

stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

By Karee Venema Last updated 29 October 25

Stocks
Kiplinger's Economic Calendar and Analysis for This Week

This week's economic calendar features the next Fed meeting, with the central bank widely expected to cut rates.

By Karee Venema Last updated 29 October 25

Economy
Dow, S&P 500 Slip on December Rate Cut Worries, Nvidia Boosts Nasdaq: Stock Market Today

Nvidia became the first company ever to boast a $5 trillion market cap, but it wasn't enough to lift the Dow and the S&P 500.

By Karee Venema Published 29 October 25

Stocks

Personal Finance

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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While

The Fed cut rates again at its October meeting. While it lowers APYs on savings accounts, these high-yield options still provide excellent returns.

Savings Accounts

Taxes

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The Original Property Tax Hack: Avoiding The ‘Window Tax’

Property Taxes Here’s how homeowners can challenge their home assessment and potentially reduce their property taxes — with a little lesson from history.

Retirement

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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA

Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.