Consumers have 2 more days to have their say on soaring electricity prices in NSW, before they have their “day in court” on Thursday. The tribunal regulating competition in Australia is opening its doors to the community and asking them what they think about electricity prices. The 127,000-member FiftyUp Club is now canvassing consumers’ views and preparing a submission ... read more>

FIFTYUP CLUB TENT In support of the over 50’s taking part in the World’s largest fun run, the FiftyUp Club will be there to cheer them across the line. Over-50s are invited to the FiftyUp Club’s City2Surf tent where there will be prizes and goodies to rehydrate. You will find Christopher Zinn and the FiftyUp Club team on the grass in a tent in the finishin... read more>

One of the best ways to save money for the over 50s is to get and stay fit. Your health costs can fall. As wellbeing increases maybe you’ll be less distracted by frivolous purchases. Fitter people tend to make healthier food choices which can cost less than processed food. You can even sleep longer and deeper meaning less time for shopping. Sex is also said to improve. A survey out ... read more>

Private health insurers don’t exactly top most patients’ popularity polls with their regularly rising premiums, gap payments and complex exclusions. But the present stoush between the largest, the recently privatised Medibank Private, and the private hospital sector has implications for what we pay and where we might be treated. If talks this week between Medibank and the Cath... read more>

Older Australians are open-minded about changes to negative gearing suggested by the RBA, despite the Treasurer ruling it out. A survey this year of close to 13,000 FiftyUp Club members found 1 in 4 agreed with Mr Hockey and believed it should be left alone. But an overwhelming majority of 66% said some change was necessary when asked; “Should negative gearing be scaled back or aban... read more>