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Credit Corp 2025 AGM: Productivity, Profits, and a 6% Franked Dividend Yield

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Credit Corp Group’s 2025 AGM delivered a clear message to dividend investors — operational excellence is driving both growth and income. With record U.S. productivity, resilient lending in Australia, and a fully franked yield above 6%, the company remains a standout in the ASX income landscape. This report dives into how Credit Corp continues to balance disciplined capital allocation with rising shareholder returns, positioning itself as a cornerstone holding for any income-focused portfolio.

Hybrid Income Investing in Australia (2025–2030): How to Build a Balanced Dividend & Credit Portfolio

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With dividend yields compressing, Australian investors are blending dividend stocks, ETFs, LICs, and credit funds to build hybrid income portfolios that deliver stable, diversified cash flow.

Dividend ETFs vs LICs vs Direct Stocks in Australia (2025): Which Pays Better Income?

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With yields tightening across the ASX, this deep-dive compares dividend ETFs, LICs, and direct stocks to see which pays better income and franking credits for Australian investors.

Dividend Growth: The Key Metric for Income Investors in a Low-Yield Australia

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With dividend yields falling across the ASX, income investors are rethinking their strategy. Here’s why dividend growth — not yield — is becoming the metric that matters most for long-term success

How to Navigate Dividend Compression in Australia (2025–2026): What Income Investors Should Do

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Dividend yields are shrinking across the ASX, leaving many investors concerned. Here’s how to navigate dividend compression in 2025–2026, with strategies that focus on growth, safety, and diversification.

How to Assess Dividend Safety in 2025: A Framework for Australian Income Investors

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Dividends may look tempting in 2025, but not all payouts are built to last. With banks running at peak payout ratios and miners trimming distributions, the real challenge for investors is spotting which dividends are truly safe. In this article, I share a simple framework every Australian income investor can use to assess dividend safety — so you can protect your cash flow, avoid nasty surprises, and build a portfolio that keeps paying you through the cycle.

August 2025 Portfolio Update: Income Resilience and Growth in Focus

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August delivered a big step up for the Income Factory portfolio, with returns driven by standout gains in retail and automotive stocks alongside steady paycheques from credit funds and ETFs. Income jumped from $13.7k in July to $24.1k in August, underscoring the power of diversification in creating reliable monthly cash flow. Here’s what worked, where the risks lie, and what investors should be watching next.

MOT vs MRE: Which Private Credit Fund Is Delivering More Reliable Income?

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Private credit is booming in Australia, but which ASX-listed fund delivers steadier income? We compare MOT vs MRE—yields, risks, and reliability—so income investors can decide which fund deserves a place in their portfolio.

Alternatives and Liquidity – A Dividend Investor’s Take

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As an Australian dividend investor, I’ve always built my portfolio around one simple principle: cash flow is king. Dividends are predictable, liquid, and (thanks to franking credits) tax-efficient. But in recent years, I’ve noticed more investors being lured toward the shiny promise of “alternatives” — private equity, hedge funds, infrastructure partnerships, even agriculture and timber. …

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Harvey Norman Dividend Analysis FY25: Yield, Payouts & Paycheck Potential

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Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN) delivered a strong rebound in FY25, with profit up 47% year-on-year, dividends lifted 20%, and cash flows remaining robust. Backed by its franchise model and $3.8bn property portfolio, HVN continues to prove itself as a reliable income stock for dividend investors. At a 3.9% fully-franked yield (grossed-up ~5.5%), Harvey Norman stands out as a solid paycheck replacement candidate in today’s market.