Two cheers for franking
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Resident Australian shareholders are given a rebate on the tax on dividends known as the "franking rebate." Corporations keep records of the tax paid in a "franking account" and can attach part of this account to a dividend as a "franking credit" that can offset the tax on dividend income.
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 1999
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Picking up the pieces
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Lump-sum divorce settlements are best divided among a trust, cash reserves, and a retirement fund. Investments in this situation should be diversified, with a new will drawn up for the benefit of dependents.
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 1999
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Resources trusts' promising show
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April 1999 saw increases across the board in natural resources investment trusts. Rising commodity prices are accredited for the rise, which is the first in many months.
Publication Name: Personal Investor (Melbourne, Vic.)
Subject: Personal finance
ISSN: 0813-2992
Year: 1999
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