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.
How your super fund is investing in airports and railways
Investing your superannuation directly in infrastructure such as ports, airports and water plants is now available through a public offer fund.
How to tell your partner you want a prenup
With Australia's high divorce rate, it makes sense to consider a pre-nup before marriage, but it's a sensitive topic to bring up with your partner.
The super fund that provides the best service
AustralianSuper offers the best member services of all superannuation funds, according to the latest survey of 44 Australian superannuation funds by Investment Trends.
IPOs trending in 2016
You can expect the boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) to continue this year with 20 currently lined up to list on the ASX.
How giving to charity can bring a family together
Do you have a cause that you are passionate about? Do you involve your children in it? Giving to a charity can strengthen families.
Financial planners charging far more than we want to pay
Australians have a problem with the cost of financial advice. The amount they want to pay falls way short of the true cost.
Why a part-time job is essential for kids
A part-time job is essential for kids, no matter how busy, bright, shy or disorganised they are.
The verdict on RetireSmart from Australian Catholic Superannuation
RetireSmart, a new product from Australian Catholic Superannuation provides two investment "buckets": one for cash and the other for growth assets.
Four ways to start giving to charity as a family
It is never too early to start the tradition of giving to charity. Volunteering your time as a family can provide a better perspective and understanding of the world.
Why super will play a larger role for young Australians
Super will play a bigger role for younger generations as Australians build up their retirement savings. Thirty-year-olds will do well from super as they will benefit from a lifetime of super guarantee contributions.
