Edition No. 1 | 10 July 2013

July 2013

Welcome to the first edition of the Essendon Financial Services newsletter.

In this edition, we look at the July 2013 edition of Market Update, the Benefits of Franking Credits in a SMSF and protecting your investments in volatile markets. Please see the articles below for full reports.

If you're interested in reviewing your current situation to ensure you’re on track to achieve your goals, please contact us today.

Kind regards,

David Costa
Authorised Representative

Franking credits – how do they benefit a SMSF?

Franking credits are often mistakenly seen as a government gift aimed at reducing tax payable. They are, in fact, better than that!

Playing it safe - investment protection

Markets are up, delivering investors welcome rewards but that doesn’t mean volatility is a thing of the past. Here are some tips for making the most of a rising market while keeping your retirement savings safe.

In this edition

	Franking credits – how do they benefit a SMSF?
	Playing it safe - investment protection

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