It’s hard to miss what’s called the sharing economy. New business such as  ‘ride sharing’ services like Uber which are upsetting traditional taxis as well as the ‘peer-to-peer lenders’ promising to disrupt banks. Well-known brand names  such as Airbnb and eBay are involved in this movement but ordinary consumers, especially over fifties, need not... read more>

A small but hardy group of FiftyUp Club members which gathered outside Canberra’s parliament house made the point eloquently. As a significant part of the community representing one in three Australians we each have more power together than apart. We have more economic interests in common than those opinions which might divide us.  And it makes sense to listen to each other.... read more>

If you’ve ever decided to ditch your bank, insurer or utility to take up tempting offers, and save serious money with a competitor, but never quite made it don’t worry you are NOT alone. Fascinating research out this week reveals some of the home truths about how much money, almost $12 billion, we could all save by switching to cheaper service providers. That’s the money... read more>

With the rising cost of living in Australia more retirees are eyeing up the much lower costs and what can be comparable health care standards of South East Asia. The push is also fuelled by concerns about the inadequacy of average superannuation balances to provide for a comfortable retirement and tighter eligibility conditions around pensions. While the value of the Aussie dollar has plu... read more>

As a doting grandparent who  helps provide more childcare than any other formal service in Australia should you be paid for your services by the government or your own children? This intriguing question follows a new report into the grey army which each week  looks after 837,000 kids and weighs up the costs and the benefits for all parties. While most do it for love a third of t... read more>