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If you own shares in Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), ANZ (ASX: ANZ), NAB (ASX: NAB) or Westpac (ASX: WBC), you might think their balance sheets look pretty good.

And they do… which is precisely the problem.

And Labor's franking credit policy: inspired, insipid or ill-conceived?

Our Chief Investment Officer, Scott Phillips, and our Director of Research, Anirban Mahanti share their thoughts on these topics — and more — on this week's Triple M Motley Fool Money podcast.

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Motley Fool contributor Scott Phillips has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of National Australia Bank Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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