A couple of years back I decided to review my insurance situation. I had been retrenched and needed to cut back so every dollar going out had to justify itself. When I added up all my insurance costs it came to $800 a month including cars x 2, health, house and contents, income protection, life, funeral and trauma insurance. When I mentioned this to a friend, she questioned whether I really ... read more>

    I recently interviewed 61yo personal trainer Wayne Morgan on the Fiftyup Club show about getting fit later in life. Here's what he had to say... If you have made the popular resolution to get fitter in 2017 here are a few tips to get you started. First make sure you are well enough to commence exercise – talk to your GP to get clearance. Once that is established you can start ri... read more>

The end of the year holds a chilling fascination with reminders of what has already happened and what might lie ahead for us. And looking back on the subjects we’ve covered in 2016 in the FiftyUp Club it's a fair bet many old faithfuls will be back on our agenda in 2017. So for a quick summary of what was, and what might be, and in no particular order: Private Health Insurance:  A key ... read more>

You’ve got the car and bags packed, accommodation booked and you’ve boarded the pets. You’re almost done… Don't let the anticipation of a well-deserved vacation blind you to the risks of leaving your home unprotected. Take precautions before you leave and review your home safety checklist before you head out. A little extra vigilance will help keep your property and belongings safer while... read more>

A couple of years back I received an invitation to a seminar about the internet at my sons’ high school. At the time my boys were 15 and 13 years old. Both were on Facebook and had mobile phones so I thought it would be good to go along. I liked to think that I knew what my kids were up to online but I was surprised by what I learnt. Susan McLean is a former Victorian Police officer and Aust... read more>