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.
Savvy investors made 7.2% more last year by following this strategy
With more than 80% of active fund managers failing to beat the index, Aussie investors are ditching risky stock picks in favour of a safer option: ETFs.
Thousands more ripped off customers eligible to claw back money
Thousands more customers ripped off by banks, insurers, financial planners and super funds will be able to claw back money now that AFCA has broadened its scope.
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You could be saving 25% on your car, home and contents insurance from July 1 as a simple change alerts you if your insurance company has increased your premium.
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These entrepreneurial Aussie kids who have been in business from as young as five will make you wonder what you've been doing with your life.
Loan scheme expanded to help asset-rich, cash-poor pensioners
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Does your super fund cover you for depression?
Most Australians have insurance through super to cover them in times of illness until they can return to work. But what about mental illness, when returning to work can exacerbate depression and anxiety?
When rewards credit cards aren’t actually rewarding
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