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. Connect with Susan Hely on LinkedIn.
The big mistake you need to avoid when contesting a will
Disputing a will was once something mainly rich people did. Not anymore. But don't contest a will assuming that the estate will pay your legal costs.
What to do when your adult kids won’t move out
What can you do when your grown kids say they are living at home to save money but instead have great wardrobes and take expensive holidays?
A beginner’s guide to buying shares
About 900,000 Aussies intend to buy shares for the first time in the next year. If you're one of them but you're not sure where to start, start here.
The best companies to work for if you’re a new parent
Want to watch your little one crawl for the first time instead of being stuck in a meeting? These are the companies with the best parental leave policies.
What to do if you can’t afford strata fees
Struggling to pay your strata levies because of the coronavirus crisis? Whether you can expect financial relief could depend on where you live.
What if your loved one needs to go into aged care during COVID-19
When my mother needed to go into aged care, I toured 15 different facilities before choosing the right one for her. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic.
How to opt in to insurance through your super fund
Under 25? If you fall ill or have an accident, you probably don't have insurance through super to help you out. But you might want to opt-in anyway. Here's how to do it.
The pink recession: How COVID-19 triggered a perfect storm for women
Women have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, and without extra help they face a bleak future, writes Susan Hely.
My father’s double-life made it hard to trust people about money
My father had a second family that he kept secret from my mother and us kids for years. By the time he told her the marriage was over, the money was long gone.
What to do with your super before the June 30 deadline
If you aren't under financial stress from COVID-19 and can afford to top up your super, here's what to do by June 30 to get the most out of your money.
