The debate about the government’s proposed superannuation changes has been mired in misunderstandings and mischief around technical definitions such as retrospectivity. Throw in talk around concessional and non-concessional caps and lifetime limits and it’s no surprise even the pollies who make decisions around our savings get it wrong. So it was refreshing to meet a man who has decided t... read more>

ELECTRICTY  Power prices set to remain high and volatile: Moody’s Publication: ABC News One-sentence summary: According to credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service, Australian power prices are likely to stay high and volatile as the market continues to struggle with the withdrawal of base load coal-fired generation and higher gas prices.   Tom Quinn: South Australian busines... read more>

ELECTRICITY   Electricity: NSW ratepayers spared price rises as energy company bandits brought to heel Publication: The Daily Telegraph One-sentence summary: Good news for NSW households who will be spared electricity price rises of more than $300/year in a move by Federal Government to strip energy network companies such as Ausgrid the right to appeal against regulated set prices. ... read more>

Thank you to everyone who replied to our survey about our new radio show. The results are in! When we asked what topics you most wanted us to talk about, Health came in top of the list at 75%. It was followed closely by Money Saving Tips at 74%, and then: Travel destinations for over 50’s – 62% Technology - 56% Retirement and financial planning - 55% Next up we asked what ... read more>

    Hi Members! Each week we will bring you one event per state and where possible, we will try and secure tickets to the events. Thanks to Weekend Notes for the What’s On info. This week we have freebies in New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia! To enter, email me at kayley@fiftyupclub.com.au and tell me in 25 words or less why you joined the FiftyUp Club!     ... read more>