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.
Young Australians struggling to find work
My elder daughter is about to finish university. But, like so many young Australians, she faces an uphill battle to find work.
Aged care loans to pay accommodation bond: are they worth it?
Coming up with a bond for a parent to move into aged care often means selling the family home, but there is another alternative.
Dream of home ownership slipping away
The dream of home ownership for young Australians is slowly slipping away from them. The time it takes to save for deposit is now about nine years.
Should you buy life insurance from a car salesman?
Car dealers are selling life insurance that costs up to 18 times more than buying it through other channels. Steer clear! Here's why....
Why top Australian share funds are disappearing
Seven of the top 10 Australian share funds in 1995 have disappeared some 20 years on. Why?
Global fund designed to reduce volatility
This is a global fund with a twist because it is designed to potentially provide a smoother performance when world sharemarkets are falling.
What you should know about lending money to adult kids
There are few things you need to know about lending money to your adult children, especially if their relationship breaks down.
Accountants make more money than SMSFs
According to a recent survey of older Australians, a third with SMSFs claim their accountant makes more money than their fund does.
Five things to do in Paris
Long queues at the Louvre, crowded boats on the Seine - who wants to hang out with other tourists when you can see the real side to Paris?
How to stretch your retirement savings five more years
There is a painless way to add another five years to your retirement savings and it doesn't involve investing in riskier investments or winning lotto
