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Is it possible to live on $40,000 a year in Sydney?

Is it possible to live on $40,000 a year in Sydney?

Nearly 10 years ago, I found myself single with an elderly parent to care for and 50/50 custody of three children under 10. Up to that point I had been earning a substantial income but a redundancy saw me out of work for the first time in my life at 40. I managed to negotiate an amicable split costing me only $2500 in legal fees. I was devastated at having to sell the family home, as I could... read more>
CONFUSION REIGNS AS 2 OUT OF 3 OVER-50S STRUGGLE TO COMPARE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES

CONFUSION REIGNS AS 2 OUT OF 3 OVER-50S STRUGGLE TO COMPARE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES

      CONFUSION REIGNS AS 2 OUT OF 3 OVER-50S STRUGGLE TO COMPARE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES   The complexity of health Insurance is making the market less competitive, with 2 out of every 3 people aged over 50 unable to adequately compare policies. The 15,000- person survey was taken as a part of the Great Aussie Health Check, a campaign launched to help over-50s take back con... read more>
The FiftyUp Club Show Launches!

The FiftyUp Club Show Launches!

We were all very excited this week about the launch of the FiftyUp Club Show on 2UE Talking Lifestyle. The show has been months in the planning and it was great to finally get to air Monday to Thursday from 7-8pm AEST. So far we’ve talked about our Health Insurance campaign, the government’s latest superannuation changes, how to slash your power bills and how to save on insurance, parkin... read more>
Hip Pocket News 21 September 2016

Hip Pocket News 21 September 2016

Hip Pocket News   ELECTRICITY IPART says NSW electricity market 'working well' as it urges customers to switch Publication: Sydney Morning Herald One-sentence summary: Electricity customers who don't bother to negotiate and simply accept the "standing offer" from retailers are missing out on savings as big as $560 a year, new figures show.     HEALTH Private health in... read more>
It's official: switchers can save 100s

It's official: switchers can save 100s

A typical household can now save between $250 and $445 a year by switching electricity plans, a NSW regulator has found. This comes on the back of a national regulator finding in July that Victorians can save 30%, or $500. South Australians can save 18% by moving, and Queenslanders 10%, according to the AEMC. So if you haven't swtiched yet, or you haven't switched in years, you could be pa... read more>