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.
Eight money lessons to teach your kids
We all make money mistakes and Susan Hely admits she has made some shockers. But now she is teaching her kids her hard-won lessons.
12 ways to give your super an annual check-up
No matter your age, it is a good idea to regularly review your super. Here's what you need to check, from insurance to performance.
How much super you should have at your age
The average 30-34-year-old Australian woman has $60,200 in superannuation. How does your super balance compare?
How to access your super early
In 2021-22, the ATO received more than 42,000 requests to access super on medical grounds, including 15,760 for weight loss. So how hard is it to withdraw your super early?
How to look after your super according to your age
Here's a timeline of smart super strategies for women decade by decade, from making sure your super is being paid in your 20s to after-tax contributions in your 60s.
How to check your super fund’s fees and performance
There is no point in paying high fees to your superannuation fund because there are plenty of low-cost superannuation funds that perform really well.
How to find the right investment balance for your super
Conservative, growth or sustainable - do you know the best investment mix for your superannuation?
Why Aussies can’t afford to have children
A growing number of young adults are resigned to life without children as soaring living costs and the housing affordability crisis scuttle their plans.
How to protect ageing loved ones from scammers
Adele was shocked to discover that her elderly mother owed $250,000, and that much of the debt was related to a new mystery man in her life.
Helping your kids manage an after-school job
A growing number of Aussie teens, some as young as 14, are working up to 29 hours a week. Here's how to help your high schoolers manage a part-time job.
