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.
Uni students are skipping lectures to make ends meet
A recent student survey found 40% of students felt their paid work was having a negative impact on their studies. Around 23% said they regularly skipped lectures or tutorials to meet work commitments.
Australian eco-tourists are embracing ‘green travel’
More Australians are catching on to the idea of green travel, voting with their hip pockets to use sustainable hotels, restaurants and transport that seek to protect and preserve the environment.
Why managed funds must diversify or die
Investors need funds that can perform in highly volatile markets amid a backdrop of lower growth and economic uncertainty.
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There are plenty of behavioural changes to go green at work, from recycling to printing less, to switching off computers, to avoiding bottled drinks.
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More kids use debit cards rather than carrying cash, but there are good and bad cards.
How to cut your energy bill
With power and water bills rising, it's time to put your consumption patterns under the microscope to see if you can save money.
Understanding capital-protected investments
Capital-guaranteed and capital-protected investments sound safe and straightforward.
