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 problem with getting financial advice from your bank
Next time friendly bank staff want to help you with your money, consider this: 75% of advice given to customers wasn't in the client's best interests, according to an ASIC review of the big four banks and AMP.
A stark warning for negatively-geared property investors
Property investors could find themselves severely stretched if interest rates rise this year.
How much super will you actually need for your retirement?
Retirement could last up to 25 years, so how much super will you need?
Why more women in the boardroom matter to your portfolio
Companies with plenty of women, including in top roles, perform better than those with low gender diversity.
Best Exchange Traded Fund Provider: Best of the Best 2018
This year's best ETF provider has been the greatest disruptor of the investing world, taking on Wall Street in the 1970s and changing the way people invest.
Will the age pension still be around when you retire?
The government assures us that the age pension will always be around, but it's becoming harder and harder to qualify.
Marriage and money for same-sex couples
Following Australia's historic yes vote for same-sex marriage, if you're part of a same-sex couple you need to get to grips with some important paperwork.
Why SMSF retirees will need an extra $120k to retire
Aussies are facing a retirement shortfall, with new research showing self-managed super retirees need $122,000 more to retire comfortably than a year ago.
Can a trust prevent kids from wasting their inheritance?
Testamentary trusts can be the answer for parents who want to leave an inheritance that will be protected from divorce, gambling or addiction.
Financial upheaval: when grandparents become carers
A growing number of grandparents are up for the costs of being a parent all over again, with childcare, school fees, and technology, at a time they can least afford it.
