Seven Hidden Downsides of Dividend Investing, From a Financial Adviser

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Dividend investing has long been pitched as a safe, reliable way to generate income, especially in retirement.

But after years of conversations with clients and families, I've found that dividend strategies are often misunderstood and, in many cases, can create more problems than they solve — especially when it comes to taxes.