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.
The painful reality of mortgage stress in retirement
Australians are finding it harder to pay off their homes, with 28% of over 55s still making mortgage repayments, and it's only going to get worse.
Five must-read books on the banking royal commission
Here are five books that rake over the royal commission and what it means for you as an investor, super fund member and insurance policy holder.
Travel money: save more than $100 and don’t get ripped off
Australians love to travel but when it comes to using money, they are often ripped off. We paid $2.14 billion in fees for accessing money overseas in 2018.
Borrowing money for a mortgage? Tighten your belt
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20% of self-managed super funds wanted to close last year
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When being part of a class action is as traumatic as being ripped off
Investors who have been ripped off on a grand scale can take their case to court but a class action can come at a high financial and emotional cost.
The Australian share sectors that pay the best dividends
Watch out if you want income from health care or technology shares. The Australian sharemarket is one of the highest dividend payers in the world but not all sectors are equal where dividends are concerned.
The state by state rebates that can help lower your energy bill
Do you qualify for an energy rebate? If you meet the criteria, you could be entitled to hundreds of dollars off your bill. Find out what's on offer in your state.
Ask the Experts: I co-own a unit with my daughter and want to sell but prices have fallen
Elena Antonis wants to leave Sydney for a more affordable retirement in Tamworth, but there's a hitch. The unit she co-owns with her daughter has fallen in value: should they sell or wait it out?
