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.
A beginner’s guide to ETFs versus managed funds
How do you choose between ETFs and managed funds? One important difference is how often you want to add in more money.
The number one reason women worry about money
If you find yourself frequently thinking about money, you are not alone - 42% of women worry about money either every day or at least weekly which is a lot more than men.
Healthcare, fruit, beer: the price hikes hurting Aussie retirees
With Aussie couples aged around 65 needing more than $60,000 a year to live comfortably, we reveal what is driving the rising cost of living for retirees.
Boomers ditching retirement homes for share-houses
Single baby boomers are turning their backs on traditional senior housing in favour of selling up, pooling resources and setting up share-houses.
Why your SMSF needs at least $1 million to be viable
For many years investors have been told that you could start up an SMSF with $200,000 as long as you were contributing heavily to it. But according to the Productivity Commission, any less than $1 million in your self-managed super fund will cost you.
Why big is better when it comes to super funds: productivity commission
The days of niche super funds could be coming to an end, with the Productivity Commission slamming their inability to deliver low fees and better savings.
Ask the Experts: How can we afford our dream hobby farm?
Michael and Clare have a baby on the way and a dream of buying land, building a house and setting up their own hobby farm.
New perks that kicked in on January 1 could leave you better off
Free TAFE courses, cheaper power prices, tampon price cuts, and baby bundles worth $300 ... these are some of the perks available from January 1 this year.
The real consequences of lying on your loan application
One in 10 Aussies have admitted to lying their way into loans which could total more than $220 billion, according to new research from finder.com.au.
Granny flats and capital gains tax: what you need to know
If an elderly relative lives with you under a formal arrangement, you may have to pay CGT under current tax law. But these rules could be about to change.
