Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about how Income Calendar works as a forward-looking dividend tracker for retirees and dividend investors who want to see what’s coming next.
Getting started
What does Income Calendar do?
Income Calendar is a forward-looking dividend tracker that helps retirees and dividend investors project, organize, and understand expected income over the next 12 months. It turns holdings into an income schedule by month, by position, and by key dividend dates.
Do I need to connect a brokerage account?
No. You can connect a supported brokerage account, enter holdings manually, or create portfolios from eligible Contrarian Outlook services you already subscribe to.
Can I try it before subscribing?
Yes. The free preview lets you enter up to 10 holdings and see a temporary 12-month dividend income projection without creating an account, connecting a brokerage, or entering a credit card.
How long does setup take?
Many users can see a complete 12-month income projection in about 7 minutes, depending on whether they import holdings, enter them manually, or start from an existing Contrarian Outlook portfolio.
Dividend tracking and projections
How does this dividend tracker calculate projections?
Projections are based on available dividend data, recent payout information, and historical payment patterns. Income Calendar uses this information to help estimate expected payment amounts and likely timing for retirees and dividend investors.
Are projected dividend dates guaranteed?
No. Dividend projections are estimates. Companies and funds can change, delay, reduce, increase, or cancel dividends. Income Calendar is designed to provide a forward-looking dividend tracking and planning view, not a guarantee.
What happens when a dividend changes?
As new dividend information becomes available, Income Calendar updates the relevant projections, dates, and income views so users can stay current without manually rebuilding spreadsheets.
Can I project monthly dividend income?
Yes. Income Calendar shows projected income by month, helping retirees and dividend investors see which months are stronger, which are lighter, and how income may be distributed across the year.
What dividend-related events does it show?
The calendar view maps projected dividend declarations, ex-dividend dates, and expected payment dates so users can see the income events behind the monthly totals.
Portfolios and holdings
Are there limits on portfolios or holdings?
No. You can create multiple portfolios with unlimited holdings. Many users organize separate retirement income portfolios, watchlists, model portfolios, or account-specific views to keep things clear.
What types of securities are supported?
Income Calendar supports a wide range of publicly traded U.S. and Canadian securities, including stocks, ETFs, CEFs, REITs, BDCs, preferreds, mutual funds, and similar income-producing holdings.
Can I add income sources that are not securities?
Yes. You can manually add recurring income streams such as pensions, Social Security, rental income, or other fixed cash flows to help view more of your retirement income picture in one place.
Can I model portfolios I do not own yet?
Yes. You can create separate portfolios or watchlists using tickers you are considering. This can help you evaluate potential income timing before making allocation decisions.
Alerts and updates
What alerts are included?
Income Calendar can send dividend declaration alerts with payout amount, ex-date, pay date, and implied annualized yield.
What is the Week Ahead email?
The Week Ahead email is a customized Monday morning summary of projected dividend events coming up for your portfolio, including expected payments and other relevant income dates.
Do I need to manually update everything?
No. Once holdings are added, Income Calendar updates projections as new dividend information becomes available. You can still edit holdings manually when needed.
Subscription and billing
What does the subscription include?
One subscription includes full access to all core features, including dividend tracking, income projections, calendar views, alerts, portfolio imports, manual entries, and unlimited portfolios and holdings.
Are any features locked behind higher tiers?
No. There are no feature tiers or upgrade gates. Your subscription includes full access to the core Income Calendar experience.
How much does it cost?
Income Calendar is $8.99 per month. One monthly subscription includes full access to every core feature.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Your subscription is billed monthly and can be canceled at any time.
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