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 low-cost super fund for risk-averse Aussies
Defence Super is a low-cost, straightforward fund for the risk-averse.
How car sharing can save you money
Car sharing is popping up in Australian cities and spreading from the inner city out to the suburbs.
Rewards in smaller markets
The booming economies of China and India as well as Brazil and Russia are well known, but what do investors know about the smaller emerging markets?
Is the property bubble about to burst?
Even more investors are diving into the market, reports Pam Walkley.
How to heat your home without hiking your power bill
With temperatures falling and power bills rising, here are some tips to heat your home on a budget.
How to profit from the sharemarket’s holding pattern
If you believe the Australian sharemarket is going sideways again, here is a share fund designed to profit from such a holding pattern.
How to choose the best guardian for your kids
Have you ever thought about who will look after your kids if something happens to you and your partner? This is the role of a guardian.
Online saver offers top rates and flexibility
The RaboBank Notice Saver is a great fee-free online saver that allows to lock up your savings and avoid the temptation to spend your money.
How to teach your kids about the stockmarket
There is plenty to learn about the sharemarket so why not start teaching your kids early?
How to save money (and the earth) with compost
You can buy a compost bin or make your own using an old garbage bin, wooden boxes or build a simple pit.
