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.
NAB launches new Antares income fund
At a time of falling interest rates, an investment that pays more than the cash rate is attractive. Meet the new Antares Income Fund.
New fund gives Aussies easier access to overseas shares
Boutique fund manager Intelligent Investor has launched an international fund aimed at Australians who want to invest in overseas shares but don't have the expertise to choose their own stocks.
E-reader vs book: which is more eco-friendly?
There is an environmental argument for both so which is more environmentally friendly - e-reader vs book?
How to slash your eco footprint by reducing paper use
I'm trying to cut my paper use, to save money and help the environment, but I feel as if I'm fighting a losing battle.
The real reason kids are earning less pocket money
Kids earn around $10 a week in pocket money, on average, according to a survey of over 1000 parents by the Commonwealth Bank. But it's really less than we did as kids thanks to inflation.
How to lower your organic food bill
There are more organic food outlets in my suburb than ever before, and the upside is lower prices.
How the carbon tax will affect your bills
I expect my bills to go up by $9.90 each week when the carbon tax comes along in the middle of 2012. The good news is that I can get some, or perhaps all, of this money back.
Uni students are skipping lectures to make ends meet
A recent student survey found 40% of students felt their paid work was having a negative impact on their studies. Around 23% said they regularly skipped lectures or tutorials to meet work commitments.
Australian eco-tourists are embracing ‘green travel’
More Australians are catching on to the idea of green travel, voting with their hip pockets to use sustainable hotels, restaurants and transport that seek to protect and preserve the environment.
Why managed funds must diversify or die
Investors need funds that can perform in highly volatile markets amid a backdrop of lower growth and economic uncertainty.
