When we think of loyalty programs we think of Flybuys, Qantas or Everyday Rewards. But there’s a growing trend amongst smaller retailers and local businesses to band together to create loyalty programs for the little guys. Some claim to save big bucks on things like petrol. But do they provide real savings, or are they too good to be true? […]

Hello Fellow FiftyUp Club Members, This week sees the close of the Medibank Private float (Friday November 14). Far be it from us here at FiftyUp Club to tell you whether it’s a good deal or not … as the saying goes, “please consult your financial adviser” and read articles such as this one. But we have looked at some […]

Dear Fellow FiftyUp Club Members, When I mention November 6 the date doesn’t exactly scream out at you. Actress Sally Field celebrates a birthday, as does former number one tennis player Ana Ivanovic, and in 1999 Australians voted to keep Queen Elizabeth as our Head of State in the Republic Referendum. It’s also the date we officially celebrate the first […]

The Fuel tax is set to rise next Monday adding further pressure to the soaring cost of living. Average fuel prices have almost doubled since 2002 when they were around 87 cents per litre, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum. The latest data shows the average price across Australia has soared to $1.49 a litre. Furthermore, the petrol price […]

Here at the FiftyUp Club, we’ve been banging on about healthcare costs for the over-50s all year. Never more so than when Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey announced plans for a $7 co-payment every time we visit the GP, X-ray or pathologist as part of the Budget earlier this year. It’s been nearly three months since we travelled to Canberra to […]