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.
Why top Australian share funds are disappearing
Seven of the top 10 Australian share funds in 1995 have disappeared some 20 years on. Why?
Global fund designed to reduce volatility
This is a global fund with a twist because it is designed to potentially provide a smoother performance when world sharemarkets are falling.
What you should know about lending money to adult kids
There are few things you need to know about lending money to your adult children, especially if their relationship breaks down.
Accountants make more money than SMSFs
According to a recent survey of older Australians, a third with SMSFs claim their accountant makes more money than their fund does.
Five things to do in Paris
Long queues at the Louvre, crowded boats on the Seine - who wants to hang out with other tourists when you can see the real side to Paris?
How to stretch your retirement savings five more years
There is a painless way to add another five years to your retirement savings and it doesn't involve investing in riskier investments or winning lotto
Changes to accountant licensing and advice you need to know
Unless your accountant has obtained a limited or full Australian financial services (AFS) licence by June 30, 2016, they will be unable to continue advising SMSF trustees on a range of issues.
Standout product for super funds
The fund gives self-managed super funds direct access to assets usually available only to large institutions.
Cut the cost of children’s gadgets
For parents who foot the bill for phones and computers, the good news is there are ways to cut the cost of providing the children's gadgets.
The worrying stats about women and self-managed super
Women trustees of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) aren't as confident about running their own fund as men.
