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    Kiplinger's Earnings Calendar for This Week

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      Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip to Start Jobs Week

      Coming off a fifth straight weekly win, the main indexes took a breather ahead of a busy week of jobs data.

      By Karee Venema Published 4 December 23

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      Four Historical Patterns in the Markets for Investors to Know

      Market performance regularly runs a gamut of annual dips and flat cycles to corrections and crashes. Investors who know the patterns can set reasonable expectations.

      By Mike Decker, NSSA® Last updated 4 December 23

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      Gold Investing: What's Next After Recent Gold Price Highs?

      gold If you're hesitant about gold investing simply because prices have run up so much already, here are a few points to consider.

      By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated 4 December 23

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    Personal Finance

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      Best 5-Year CD Rates

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      By Erin Bendig Last updated 4 December 23

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      Best 3-Year CDs

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      When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2023?

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      By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated 2 December 23

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      How to Cushion Your Business Bank Account in an Uncertain Economy

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    One Key Rule for Understanding 2023 RMDs

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      When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age Matters

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      Five Simple Year-End Tax Tips to Set Up a Successful 2024

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      By Rodrigo Sermeño Published 29 November 23

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