Here we are already in December, Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve all got a FiftyUp who’s impossible to buy for. The traditional default is socks and undies but surely we can do better than that! So we thought we’d have a look at some gift ideas that are practical and economical at the same time. Emailing is inexpensive […]

The consumer watchdog has launched a new website that tracks the petrol price cycle in the major capitals and gives tips on when to buy your fuel. A daily report will be published at this link: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/petrol-diesel-and-lpg/petrol-price-cycles#petrol-price-cycles-in-capital-cities It’s the first time the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has offered advice like this. Along with other websites and apps that give […]

Congratulations, members. You did it! There are front-page reports today (pictured) confirming what many suspected – that the Federal Government has heeded the concerns of the FiftyUp Club and other groups and shelved its plans for GP co-payments.[1] CLICK HERE to send a Thankyou email to Health Minister Peter Dutton As you’ll recall, FiftyUp Club Chairman John Mangos met with […]

Here at the FiftyUp Club we spend far too much time thinking about ways to cut your household bills. We believe our members should and can demand more. As Christmas is fast approaching, here is the FiftyUp Club mantra to cut household bills. 1. Shop around – The sad truth is most people pay more than they need to for […]

When we think of loyalty programs we think of Flybuys, Qantas or Everyday Rewards. But there’s a growing trend amongst smaller retailers and local businesses to band together to create loyalty programs for the little guys. Some claim to save big bucks on things like petrol. But do they provide real savings, or are they too good to be true? […]