Susan Hely

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.

301 results by Susan Hely:

how to save on your energy bill state rebates

MY MONEY

How to save hundreds on your energy bill with these state rebates

Struggling with your energy bills after summer? These rebates on offer around the country could help you save hundreds of dollars on your gas and electricity bill. More

By Susan Hely - February 19, 2020

MY MONEY

Study now, pay later: understanding your HECS-HELP debt

Should you pay off your HECS-HELP debt early? Will it count against you when it comes time to buy property? Welcome to HECS 101, your guide to understanding your uni debt. More

By Susan Hely - February 12, 2020

PROPERTY

Are tiny houses the answer to the housing affordability problem?

The tiny house movement is booming, spurred on by lifestyle shows and social media, but do they solve the housing affordability crisis? More

By Susan Hely - February 5, 2020

MY MONEY

The shocking number of Aussies trying to gamble their way out of debt

Desperate Australians are turning to gambling and lotteries to try to pay off their growing personal debt. More

By Susan Hely - January 29, 2020

amp retail superannuation funds royal commission

INVESTING

AMP refunds customers into new high-fee super accounts

AMP has placed money owed to former corporate superannuation customers into new accounts run by its own high-fee, low-return fund. More

By Susan Hely - January 22, 2020

solar panel output down because of bushfire smoke and dust storms

MY MONEY

When your solar panels are struggling under bushfire smoke and dust

If you have solar panels, your energy bills could be higher than usual because bushfire smoke and dust storms have cut down on the sunlight needed to produce power. More

By Susan Hely - January 22, 2020

MY MONEY

Where to get financial assistance if you're affected by bushfires

From disaster payments to free financial counselling, here is where Australians can turn for assistance following the nation's devastating bushfires. More

By Susan Hely - January 15, 2020