Is the NBN in your area or coming soon? Whether it’s there or not, FiftyUp Club has compiled a simple guide to help you understand how to connect when you do need to. CHECK IF NBN IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA This one is more straightforward than many people may realise. You don’t have to wait for a letter informing you that the NBN is now available in your area, you can simply jump onli... read more>

The Federal Government has successfully passed “a wide ranging package of reforms” to Private Health Insurance that will come into effect by April 1 next year. Will this mean a drop in your insurance premiums? The short answer is: It all depends. HERE’S WHAT SOME OF THE LATEST CHANGES MIGHT MEAN FOR YOU Change #1: All policies categorised Every hospital policy will have to be... read more>

Are you confused about NBN speeds? You’re not the only one. In fact, NBN Co’s recent research revealed that two thirds of Australians aren’t sure what NBN speed they need. Gee, they’re making it easy for us, huh? But it can be easy. In fact, for many Australians, choosing an NBN speed should come down to just one thing: household size. Know how many people live in your house? Of course you d... read more>

If you are shopping around for energy providers, you might have seen that the discounts in your state are lower or higher than discounts in another state. If you have ever wondered why there is a difference, it’s because electricity and gas has been deregulated in some states and at different times. As a general rule, Victoria has the highest electricity discounts, followed by NSW, SA... read more>

Spring is here. Plants and trees are blooming and Mother Nature is showing off her colours, but that also means that spring allergies are here. 18% of people in Australia and New Zealand suffer from allergic rhinitis also known as hay fever. Here are 7 tips to help manage hay fever. Close your windows during the “blooming” season of plants and trees. Dust, vacuum and clean re... read more>