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Should Over-65’s Pay More Tax?

Should Over-65’s Pay More Tax?

Perhaps we’ve been saying it too loud and for too long that over 50s are the healthiest and wealthiest their generation has ever been. In aggregate the statistics plainly show in terms of longevity and asset appreciation this age cohort have generally had it pretty sweet compared to their forebears. BUT individually of course circumstances vary widely and frankly some older sick and broke Au... read more>
Watchdog Confirms Energy Switchers Can Save 100’s!

Watchdog Confirms Energy Switchers Can Save 100’s!

A report released this week by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) delivers good news for households in most states and supports our view at the Fiftyup Club that comparing/switching can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your energy costs. Energy customers pay different prices depending on where they live, how much network infrastructure is required to supply energy to them, how much ... read more>
Win Tickets to Andre Rieu the CinemaLive Experience HERE

Win Tickets to Andre Rieu the CinemaLive Experience HERE

If you'd like to win a double pass to Andre Rieu: Christmas With Andre showing in 125 cinemas across Australia on the weekend of November 26/27, please email your name, addess and phone number to kayley@fiftyupclub.com.au. To check if there's a cinema near you click here: www.andreincinemas.com This competition will close at midnight on November 20th, 2016 To listen to the interview with ... read more>
Stocking Fillers? Pfft!

Stocking Fillers? Pfft!

Santa is 5 weeks off sliding down the chimney so it might be time to start thinking about the shopping. To say my children have had the best year ever is an understatement. I’ve forked out plenty of money on them so it will be a lean Christmas at my house. I’m not feeling guilty at all as they will still pick up plenty of things at their father’s house from his family. At my place it will... read more>
War Child by Annette Janic and Catherine McCullagh

War Child by Annette Janic and Catherine McCullagh

War Child is a true story that spans 100 years, a tale of Nazi Germany, the lingering effects of war, the 1950s Australian migration experience and a modern-day search. Magdalena (‘Leni’) is an illegitimate child born in pre-World War II Germany in a small town steeped in superstition. Spurned by her Catholic grandfather, Leni and her mother live in poverty in a country sliding towards war. ... read more>