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Should you pay off your HECS or invest under new proposed policies?
Personal Finance
Should you pay off your HECS or invest under new proposed policies?
With the cost of education increasing and federal re-election campaigns fired up, find out what new changes to HECS may mean for investors.    
Simonelle Mody | 20 November 2024
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
Retirement
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
The end of another federal election cycle has brought renewed certainty around superannuation regulations for individuals, and many are also relieved...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 May 2019
Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Stocks
Labor's election loss a welcome reprieve for health insurers
Share prices at NIB and Medibank bounced this week as Labor's election defeat scuttled several policies that would have likely increased member...
Glenn Freeman | 23 May 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
Franking changes won’t deter stock investors
Retirement
Franking changes won’t deter stock investors
Various experts believe Australian dividend stocks will remain popular if a Labor government is elected and follows through on its proposed changes...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 18 November 2018
Divergent views on proposed franking credit overhaul
Funds
Divergent views on proposed franking credit overhaul
Australia could be staring down the barrel of skyrocketing corporate debt, a shrinking equity market, and the loss of innovation to non-listed...
Emma Rapaport | 13 November 2018
Impact and opportunity: Bracing for Labor’s franking credit overhaul
Retirement
Impact and opportunity: Bracing for Labor’s franking credit overhaul
Labor's vow to axe cash refunds for excess franking credits has sparked concern among investors. Lex Hall examines the policy, who it affects and...
Lex Hall | 19 October 2018