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Franking credits, boomer blaming and the generational divide: Editor's Views
Retirement
Franking credits, boomer blaming and the generational divide: Editor's Views
Labor has laid down its arms but the generational retirement wars are just beginning.
Emma Rapaport | 30 July 2021
Morningstar Reporting Season Calendar February 2021
Stocks
Morningstar Reporting Season Calendar February 2021
Morningstar has compiled a handy list of more than 150 companies under coverage that will release results this month.
Emma Rapaport | 02 February 2021
To pay or not? The dividends debate
Stocks
To pay or not? The dividends debate
Some companies say retirees need payouts more than ever, while others argue it’s not their job to provide welfare.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 17 August 2020
How to calculate franking credits on your investment portfolio
Stocks
How to calculate franking credits on your investment portfolio
Fully franked dividends carry tax paid on profits at the company tax rate of 30 per cent and are highly valued by investors—here’s how to...
Prashant Mohan | 03 August 2020
Reporting season calendar and results: August 2020
Stocks
Reporting season calendar and results: August 2020
All eyes will be on company balance sheets, how management has responded to this once-in-a-lifetime event, and of course, the future of dividends.
Emma Rapaport | 28 July 2020
Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
Retirement
Why franking fears, dividends may leave some investors worse off
Some investors could be worse off if they acted early on fears about Labor's franking credit policy, says super industry expert Phil La Greca.
Glenn Freeman | 05 June 2019
Franking credit changes unlikely to hurt share prices
Retirement
Franking credit changes unlikely to hurt share prices
Labor's plan to scrap cash payments for excess franking credits is unlikely to dent share prices for fully franked stocks if the proposal becomes law...
Emma Rapaport | 17 April 2019
Franking debate: SMSF peak body backs member expansion bill
Retirement
Franking debate: SMSF peak body backs member expansion bill
The head of the SMSF Association has backed a bill that would allow the number of members in a self-managed fund to increase from four to six, saying...
Emma Rapaport | 19 March 2019
Investing basics: Winners and losers in franking credit debate
Personal Finance
Investing basics: Winners and losers in franking credit debate
Whether it becomes law or not, Labor's franking credits policy has certainly had a polarising effect, which is set to intensify in the countdown to...
Emma Rapaport | 07 March 2019
Investing basics: your guide to franking credits
Personal Finance
Investing basics: your guide to franking credits
Franking credits are back in the news - but what are they and how do they impact your investment returns?
Emma Rapaport | 14 February 2019