The Money Puzzle: How to hunt for income when dividend rates drop

The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets. 

The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets. 

Hugh Robertson of the Centaur Financial Services group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
How can I chase income safely?
The income risk ladder - Bonds to high dividend funds
 Molino's move on SMSFs - More fees and a 'test' 
  Is there any escape from the minimum 30 per cent CGT rate?

The old formula for seeking income in the Australian market is fading: Dividend rates have dropped across the ASX. Yet, recent tax changes mean that investors will want to raise income from local markets.&nbsp;
Hugh Robertson of the Centaur Financial Services group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>How can I chase income safely?</li>
<li>The income risk ladder - Bonds to high dividend funds</li>
<li>&nbsp;Molino's move on SMSFs - More fees and a 'test'&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp; Is there any escape from the minimum 30 per cent CGT rate? </li>
</ul>

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Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

The hunt for income heats up 

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