Susan has been a finance journalist for more than 30 years, beginning at the Australian Financial Review before moving to the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited a superannuation magazine, Superfunds, for the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, and writes regularly on superannuation and managed funds. She's also author of the best-selling book Women and Money. Connect with Susan Hely on LinkedIn.
What happens when divorcing parents put money before their kids
Two weeks after Charlie left his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Archie and Tom, he announced he wasn't paying private school fees anymore.
Parents will soon be able to keep adult kids on health cover past 25
In a big change to private health insurance, adult kids will be allowed to remain on the family insurance policy from 24 years of age until they reach 31.
The early retirement devotees setting Australia on FIRE
These Aussies are determined to retire early. How are they doing it? They are leading a simple life and saving hard. And they're blogging every step of the way.
When the people you pay to manage your SMSF can’t be trusted
Paying professionals to help manage your SMSF can cost you in the long run, especially when those so-called experts turn out to be anything but. When the fourth-largest super advisory firm in Australia started running its own investments, the fallout for clients was catastrophic.
Why you need to pay attention to reporting season
Reporting season is here, which means it's time to pay attention to companies' outlook and higher dividends, but should you buy or sell on the results?
Mortgage holidays are ending – what to do if you can’t afford to pay
With JobKeeper ending in March and mortgage holidays coming to an end, what options are there for Aussies who can't afford their home loan payments?
The big mistake you need to avoid when contesting a will
Disputing a will was once something mainly rich people did. Not anymore. But don't contest a will assuming that the estate will pay your legal costs.
What to do when your adult kids won’t move out
What can you do when your grown kids say they are living at home to save money but instead have great wardrobes and take expensive holidays?
A beginner’s guide to buying shares
About 900,000 Aussies intend to buy shares for the first time in the next year. If you're one of them but you're not sure where to start, start here.
The best companies to work for if you’re a new parent
Want to watch your little one crawl for the first time instead of being stuck in a meeting? These are the companies with the best parental leave policies.
