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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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How to get rent relief if you're under financial stress

Can't pay your rent? If you have been impacted by COVID-19, the good news is that you can't be evicted for six months. Here's what you need to know. More

By Susan Hely - April 15, 2020

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More than 1 million casuals to miss out on JobKeeper cash

More than a million Australians who work for local councils or universities, or in construction or the arts may not be eligible for the JobKeeper payment. More

By Susan Hely - April 8, 2020

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Landlords must discount rent for small businesses under new code

Landlords will have to reduce rent for businesses affected by the coronavirus downturn, or tenants will have the right to break the lease, under a new code of conduct. More

By Susan Hely - April 8, 2020

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Pausing your mortgage payments could cost you $17,000

Hitting pause on your mortgage payments could get you through coronavirus hardship. But it could also add thousands of dollars to your mortgage. More

By Susan Hely - April 3, 2020

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Who is eligible for the government's new JobKeeper payments

Even if you have been stood down or retrenched since March 1, you are eligible for $1500 a fortnight JobKeeper payment. More

By Susan Hely - March 31, 2020

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Playstations, freezers, treadmills: what you're trying to buy online

Do you have gym equipment that you don't use? Or a Playstation 4? Or a desk? These items are in hot demand as Australians exercise, amuse themselves and work from home. More

By Susan Hely - March 30, 2020

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'Most landlords can't afford to have no rental income'

On the eve of the government announcing help for tenants who can't pay the rent, landlords are asking for financial assistance from government, regulators and banks. More

By Susan Hely - March 27, 2020

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How to navigate life in an apartment building during coronavirus

Do your neighbours have to tell you if they have been exposed to COVID-19? Is it ok to keep using shared laundries? Here's how to stay safe in an apartment building during a pandemic. More

By Susan Hely - March 27, 2020

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'Don't evict me': the letter to send your landlord if you can't pay rent

With 8 million Australians renting three million properties, what do you do if you can't pay the rent because of the impact of coronavirus? More

By Susan Hely - March 24, 2020

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Coronavirus: what to do if you're having trouble making ends meet

One in five Aussies say they have no savings and can't afford not to work. Here's where to get help if coronavirus means you're financially stretched. More

By Susan Hely - March 18, 2020