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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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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

How savvy investors made 7.2% more last year by following a simple investing 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

Thousands more customers ripped off by banks, insurers, financial planners and superannuation funds will be able to claw back money now that the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has broadened its scope of complaints.

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Thousands more ripped off customers eligible to claw back money

Thousands more customers ripped off by banks, insurers, financial planners and superannuation funds will be able to claw back money now that AFCA has broadened its scope. More

By Susan Hely - July 10, 2019

You could be saving 25% on your car, home and contents insurance from July 1 as a simple change alerts you if your insurance company has increased your premium.

MY MONEY

Why insurance could get cheaper for 10 million Australians

You could be saving 25% on your car, home and contents insurance from July 1 as a simple change alerts you if your insurance company has increased your premium. More

By Susan Hely - July 3, 2019

Even if your job seems safe, it pays to have a fallback plan in case you are forced into unexpected retirement.

MY MONEY

Unexpected retirement: how to cope with being forced out of work early

Even if your job seems safe, it pays to have a fallback plan in case you are forced into unexpected retirement. More

By Susan Hely - July 3, 2019

FSA says people can receive up to $500,000 of life and total and permanent disability cover without having to disclose adverse genetic test result. Australians can disclose favourable genetic testing results. The other limits on lump sum payouts are $200,

MY MONEY

Would you share your genetic test results for cheaper insurance?

For just $100 you can now undergo genetic testing for conditions including early onset Alzheimer's, Huntington's and BRCA breast cancer. But should you be obligated to tell your insurer the results? More

By Susan Hely - June 26, 2019

Mothers taking a break work, Australians employed overseas, part-time workers, and the self-employed could all be affected by the July 1 super changes.

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Don't get caught out by the July 1 super changes: what you need to know

Mothers taking a break work, Australians employed overseas, part-time workers, and the self-employed could all be affected by the changes to super that kick in on July 1. More

By Susan Hely - June 19, 2019

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MY MONEY

Six young entrepreneurs share how they started making money

These entrepreneurial Aussie kids who have been in business from as young as five will make you wonder what you've been doing with your life. More

By Susan Hely - June 12, 2019

PROPERTY

Loan scheme expanded to help asset-rich, cash-poor pensioners

It's been around since 1985 but few Australian pensioners have taken up the Pension Loans Scheme, which allows them to unlock money tied up in their homes to help pay for day-to-day expenses. More

By Susan Hely - June 12, 2019

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MY MONEY

Does your super fund cover you for depression?

Most Australians have insurance through super to cover them in times of illness until they can return to work. But what about mental illness, when returning to work can exacerbate depression and anxiety? More

By Susan Hely - June 5, 2019