UPDATED 30 JUNE: Australian electricity prices are already some of the world’s highest. But after doubling in less than a decade, they’re now headed skywards again. So here at the FiftyUp Club, we've got our energy expert keeping an eye on what electricity companies are doing to their prices on July 1. Unfortunately, only a couple of the biggest retailers have so fa... read more>

Gone are the days when mobile phones were just for calling people and the occasional text. Now we can use maps to help guide us through unfamiliar areas, look up public transport routes and schedules in real-time, take photos while we are on holidays and more. To many of us, they have almost become an extension of ourselves - not that we’d ever admit it, of course! One of the most clever ... read more>

On Tuesday as the FiftyUp Club launched in South Australia. Malcolm Turnbull, via the phone, proceeded us on Radio 5AA. He got to discuss matters which have dominated the election: jobs, the banks etc plus a few which haven’t got much airplay but do concern voters: foreign investment in farms for example. Right at the end host Leon Byner asked him about electricity prices, already h... read more>

As most states are in school holidays now, here’s some great tips for saving money when travelling thanks to superwomanmoney.com.au   There are plenty of websites offering cheap deals – Try wotif, lastminute, trivago or groupon to name a few.   Think local! Try camping instead.   Have travel insurance. It won’t save you money upfront, but could ... read more>

Australia’s fastest-growing consumer club for the over-50s launches into SA today, seeking 1000 South Australians aged 50 and up to join the Club. The FiftyUp Club has grown to almost 200,000 members around Australia in less than three years, and is now looking to build its buying and lobbying power in South Australia. The FiftyUp Club will then campaign on behalf of South Australia... read more>