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