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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.

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MY MONEY

Five must-read books on the banking royal commission

Here are five books that rake over the royal commission and what it means for you as an investor, super fund member and insurance policy holder. More

By Susan Hely - August 21, 2019

MY MONEY

Travel money: save more than $100 and don't get ripped off

Australians love to travel but when it comes to using money, they are often ripped off. We paid $2.14 billion in fees for accessing money overseas in 2018. More

By Susan Hely - August 21, 2019

PROPERTY

Borrowing money for a mortgage? Tighten your belt

A Federal Court judge has indirectly told consumers you can forgo the wagyu and shiraz lifestyle when you take out a home loan. More

By Susan Hely - August 14, 2019

Parents who can afford tutoring - and believe it will give their kids an edge - are signing them up for extra coaching, but is it really worth it?

MY MONEY

Is private tutoring for kids really worth the money?

Parents who can afford tutoring - and believe it will give their kids an edge - are signing them up for extra coaching, but is it really worth it? More

By Susan Hely - August 9, 2019

What drove one in five trustees to consider ditching their self-managed super fund in favour of an industry or retail fund this year?

INVESTING

20% of self-managed super funds wanted to close last year

What drove one in five trustees to consider ditching their self-managed super fund in favour of an industry or retail fund this year? More

By Susan Hely - August 7, 2019

Investors who have been ripped off on a grand scale can take their case to court but a class action can come at a high financial and emotional cost.

MY MONEY

When being part of a class action is as traumatic as being ripped off

Investors who have been ripped off on a grand scale can take their case to court but a class action can come at a high financial and emotional cost. More

By Susan Hely - August 6, 2019

The Australian share sectors that pay the best dividends

Watch out if you want income from health care or technology shares. The Australian sharemarket is one of the highest dividend payers in the world but not all sectors are equal where dividends are concerned. More

By Susan Hely - July 31, 2019

Do you qualify for energy rebates? If you meet the criteria, you could be entitled to hundreds of dollars off your power bill. Find out what's on offer in your state.

MY MONEY

The state by state rebates that can help lower your energy bill

Do you qualify for an energy rebate? If you meet the criteria, you could be entitled to hundreds of dollars off your bill. Find out what's on offer in your state. More

By Susan Hely - July 31, 2019

Elena Antonis wants to leave Sydney for a more affordable retirement in Tamworth, but there's a glitch. The unit she co-owns with her daughter has fallen in value: should they sell or wait it out?

PROPERTY

Ask the Experts: I co-own a unit with my daughter and want to sell but prices have fallen

Elena Antonis wants to leave Sydney for a more affordable retirement in Tamworth, but there's a hitch. The unit she co-owns with her daughter has fallen in value: should they sell or wait it out? More

By Susan Hely - July 23, 2019

With more than 80% of active fund managers failing to beat the index, savvy investors are ditching risky stock picks in favour of a safer option: ETFs.

INVESTING

Savvy investors made 7.2% more last year by following this strategy

With more than 80% of active fund managers failing to beat the index, Aussie investors are ditching risky stock picks in favour of a safer option: ETFs. More

By Susan Hely - July 17, 2019