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.

352 results by Susan Hely:

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The Aussies facing a pay cut from the July 1 super increase

Is your employer paying the extra 0.5% into your super from July 1, or docking your pay to meet their legal requirements? More

By Susan Hely - June 16, 2021

MY MONEY

How to take the bite out of the cost of braces

So you budgeted for school fees and weekend sport, then the orthodontist announced that one of your kids needs braces. Here's how to make them more affordable. More

By Susan Hely - June 11, 2021

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Kate is 22 and has been planning for retirement since she was 18

At just 22, Kate Campbell is already investing every spare dollar so she can retire at the age of 40. More

By Susan Hely - June 11, 2021

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MY MONEY

How to stay warm and keep your energy bills down this winter

Falling temperatures have us all reaching for the heating dial, but which heater is most efficient? Here's how to keep warm on a budget. More

By Susan Hely - June 9, 2021

INVESTING

How I retired early as a single woman and live on just $18k a year

Joanna has been retired for 12 years and, instead of eating into her capital, she has more invested than ever. Here's how she makes it work. More

By Susan Hely - June 4, 2021

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MY MONEY

'We didn't need luxury - we needed freedom' says early retiree Dave

Dave was just 19 when he started saving for the audacious goal of early retirement. He achieved it at 28, and realised he didn't need much to have a good life. More

By Susan Hely - May 28, 2021

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How my wife and I are retiring this year in our early 30s

"The number one reason for being nomadic is keeping my family together," says Leo who, along with his wife, will retire this year in his early 30s. More

By Susan Hely - May 21, 2021

MY MONEY

Six simple ways to avoid ending up with a massive phone bill

Don't let your phone bill get away from you. Follow these six easy tips to avoid bill shock. More

By Susan Hely - May 14, 2021

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MY MONEY

How Serina is teaching Aussies that frugal is not a dirty word

Lots of us dream of quitting our 9-5 job to tackle more creative pursuits or retire early. Serina Bird, also known as The Joyful Frugalista, has actually done it. More

By Susan Hely - May 14, 2021

MY MONEY

Why Pat didn't lose sleep when his retirement savings fell $100k

Anyone else might be upset at seeing their retirement savings plunge $100,000, but for Pat Seyrak it's all part of the path to early retirement. More

By Susan Hely - May 7, 2021

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The Aussies facing a pay cut from the July 1 super increase

How to take the bite out of the cost of braces

Kate is 22 and has been planning for retirement since she was 18

How to stay warm and keep your energy bills down this winter

How I retired early as a single woman and live on just $18k a year

'We didn't need luxury - we needed freedom' says early retiree Dave

How my wife and I are retiring this year in our early 30s

Six simple ways to avoid ending up with a massive phone bill

How Serina is teaching Aussies that frugal is not a dirty word

Why Pat didn't lose sleep when his retirement savings fell $100k

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