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.
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.
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?
When rewards credit cards aren’t actually rewarding
A third of rewards card holders say that instead of bringing rewards, their card cost them money to maintain.
The Coalition’s election tax cut is on hold but it’s not all bad news
With the Coalition's promised tax cuts unlikely to start on July 1, can Australians look forward to any joy when it comes to tax? These changes might help.
Where investors should be looking after the election
The Australian sharemarket typically rallies after a federal election if you analyse the results of the last 23 elections. But which sectors do the best?
How to keep access to all your franking credits under Labor
Nervous about Labor's policy to remove the refund of excess franking credits? There is a way to keep all your franking credits.
Why time could be running out to top up your super
If Labor wins Saturday's election, you won't be allowed to contribute as much to your super fund as you can now under the Coalition government.
What to do if you have been scammed like 378,000 Aussies
Scams cost 378,000 Australians on average of $6000 last year. Here's what to do if you think you've been the victim of a scammer.
What happens when you can’t afford IVF
Fertility issues affect one in six Australian couples. With a single IVF cycle costing up to $10,000, more are turning to personal loans or credit cards to cover the cost.
Is your solar system costing you money? Five ways to check
Think your solar panels are saving you money? A simple check could reveal they're underperforming, costing some households hundreds each year.
