The term frugal has a special meaning for older Australians because they tend to be more prudent, economical and averse to waste that our younger counterparts. But what if that frugality is somehow counterproductive and you could, to use that great English phrase, be ‘penny wise but pound foolish’? Two separate surveys out this week suggest some people’s efforts to be frugal are misp... read more>

This week I had the privilege of attending the 2016 ASFA (Association of Superannuation Funds Australia) Conference on the Gold Coast. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the industry’s key stakeholders and gauge the mood of the industry ahead of the Federal Government’s announcement next week on changes. A major focus of the event was around consumer expectation. Don Peppers, a global co... read more>

The NSW Government this week released a discussion paper for feedback aimed at reining in excessive insurer profits and creating a fairer and more affordable scheme for NSW motorists and injured road users. Currently only 45 cents in every Green Slip dollar goes to injured road users, with the rest going to scheme costs including insurer profits and legal fees. Minister for Innovation and... read more>

Here's one for the grandparents in the Fiftyup Club. Today on the Fiftyup Club show we spoke to Caroline Africh from Things 4 Bubs. Caroline told us about her new product called the Baby Shusher. If you'd like to win a Baby Shusher valued at $49.95, leave a comment below in feedback and tell us the tricks you used to settle a crying baby, either your own or your grandchildren. Meanwhile ... read more>

I have a confession to make. I’m terrible when it comes to saving. There are two types of people in this world – those who can save and those who can’t. I have friends who are great savers and I look on with envy at how they have money that seems to miraculously stay in the bank! Recently I borrowed money to convert my garage into a granny flat. I had some cash left over so I decided to f... read more>