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.
Which ethical funds are high performers?
I like a say in where my money goes. I don't want my savings going to tobacco or gambling or big polluting companies. That's where ethical funds come in.
Putting kids on the property road
It's a good idea to talk to your kids about the advantages of buying bricks and mortar.
How to lower your electricity usage with LEDs
Every time a conventional lightbulb is replaced with a LED (light-emitting diode) version, half the electricity will be used and therefore greenhouse gases will be cut in half.
Two new low-risk accounts for retirees
Australian Defence Credit Union has launched a new product for Aussies about to retire who want a low-risk investment where their savings were not eroded by fees.
How modern windows can reduce power usage
Susan Hely is battling to stay cosy at home. Are energy-efficient windows the answer?
Vanguard slashes management fees
The Vanguard fee reduction is in keeping with the fund manager's philosophy to pass on to customers any savings that come with economies of scale.
How ethical funds let you invest with your conscience
You can help the planet and make a profit with ethical funds, says Susan Hely.
What happens when you report a dodgy financial planner: Senate inquiry
What happens when you tell the regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), about a corrupt financial planner?
The self-repair movement resurrecting the virtue of fixing things
There is a self-repair movement that has resurrected the old-fashioned virtue of fixing things. You can learn how to repair your stuff through YouTube tutorials.
How much money will you save by switching to LED light bulbs?
LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs are more expensive at the outset but long term you can save serious money.
