As we predicted well before the election (because our members told us so), healthcare costs are shaping as the #1 issue in the final weeks. There have been two big health stories this week and both potentially impact on FiftyUps. Despite categorical denials by the Prime Minister that Medicare would not be privatized, Bill Shorten’s campaign ran throughout the weeks and even drew the... read more>

Well, well. It’s the end of the financial year again and you would have noticed the amount of sales around at the moment. So what’s it all about? Retailers are desperate to move stock and you dear consumer, hold all the power! The typical end-of-year-sale has now shrunk to an “EOFYS Sale” and you can grab a bargain on everything from pay TV to perfume and even life... read more>

    The fate of older workers in terms of discrimination, (and you only have to be aged over 55 to be considered one) should be a much bigger issue in the federal election. Our latest FiftyUp poll finds your concerns about employment are up there with healthcare and super and you want more employer incentives and employee training. Certainly the Labor Party has proposed a ... read more>

A poll taken by Australians aged over-50 has found that when it comes to age discrimination, over 51% believe employment is the major area of concern. This comes in the wake of Bill Shorten’s vow to bring “a real jobs plan” to focus on employment for older Australians, by incentivising businesses to employ over 55s.  The poll of members of the FiftyUp Club was run i... read more>

I’m currently having a big clean up at home and it’s proving quite the struggle. I have no issue with throwing stuff out..it ‘s very cathartic and makes me feel lighter emotionally. Other members of my family however, well let’s just say things aren’t going well. Since the kids were little, I’ve kept every single drawing, Naplan report and birthday card... read more>