I am listening to a CD of wedding classics, including Ave Maria which was played at our own nuptials, while ticking off a checklist of steps to take in planning for my death. It might seem a macabre amalgam of thinking about one’s life events, especially since (like most of us I hope) I am not preparing to die anytime soon. But the vast majority of us spend more time considering our holid... read more>

There are so many seemingly important decisions to make in our lives, especially in later life, that it’s easy to lose sight of the truly big ones. Certainly the FiftyUp Club website gives plenty of food for thought around bills such as energy, general household insurance and life insurance. And while you are never too young, or too old, to want to pay a fair amount for these necessary se... read more>

It’s touted as one of the first examples of lifestyle marketing - a catchy slogan in the early 1960s a few FiftyUp Club members may recall. “You’re in the Pepsi Generation,” the soft-drink ads echoed as it sought to seduce hip youngsters away from Coke with little long-term success. But if we need a slogan for our times, which promises more than a few bubbles, might I suggest one for thos... read more>

 IN THIS GUIDE: NEW: Renewal Reminder Service "Insurer of the Year" award announced Trick or treat? We put Multi-policy Discounts to the test The truth about Home Insurance premiums: some providers charge DOUBLE what others do Some Car Insurers are offering partial refunds or gift cards to customers who are driving less Relief packages including discounts for those who have lo... read more>

 IN THIS GUIDE: Premiums to rise again! How does your fund compare? My Top 7 ways to save on Health Insurance How to Avoid a $1k Ambulance Bill Health Insurance COVID-19 Discounts The FREE Sunglasses Trick How to beat the 400,000-person Elective Surgery backlog Why March, June & Sept are a great time to score Health Insurance deals     🚑  HEALTH PREMIUM ... read more>