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 high costs – and rewards – of surrogacy
When you want a baby badly but can't conceive, the choices - adoption and surrogacy - are complex, time-consuming and expensive.
What the July 1 changes will mean for you
The start of the new financial year is bringing with it some big changes, including a super boost for Aussie workers.
When your adult kids can’t afford to move out of home
Skyrocketing rents and high living costs mean younger Aussies are staying in the family home longer. Here's how to make it work for everyone.
14 tips to get your self-managed super ready for tax time
Not only do you need to make sure SMSF members are maximising superannuation's valuable tax benefits, but the fund's assets need to be valued as well.
Friends With Money #102: The sweet spot
There's a magic number that allows retirees to make the most of the age pension and their own superannuation. Susan Hely joins us on the Friends With Money podcast.
The crowdfunding traps catching Australian donors
What do you do when your child has a medical emergency and you can't afford the treatment? More and more Aussies are turning to crowdfunding websites.
Six simple ways to avoid a massive phone bill
Don't let your phone bill get away from you. Follow these six easy tips to avoid bill shock.
New doco could change how you think about money
Early retirement is an impressive goal but, as the cost of living soars and home ownership slips further out of reach, is it sustainable?
How to choose the best ETF for you
Almost 2 million Aussies are now investing in ETFs, so which were the best performers last year? And how can you find the right fund for you?
Tax increase for super balances over $3 million
Taxes are going up for superannuation balances above $3 million from July 1, 2025, so how many Aussies are going to be affected?
