Energy is the kryptonite to many of our wallets. Unless you are lucky enough to be living off the energy grid, then you are paying for energy regardless if you use one kilowatt-hours or 5 million kilowatt-hours. At FiftyUp Club we often get asked “how do we know if we are getting the best deal?” Here are 5 steps to a cheaper energy bill. 1. Grab Your Latest Energy Bill – this piec... read more>

No one likes to slave over a hot stove day in and day out and going out for meals regularly can add up but one of the reasons many don’t cook, is that some recipes include an ingredient list a kilometer long and cooking instructions that require you to have a PHd in science. When I am cooking for myself, I personally refuse to cook anything that requires more than 5 ingredients and hour ... read more>

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” - Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina Have you been hibernating like a Mountain Pygmy-possum this winter? Well, spring is finally here and it’s time to shed the winter blues, extra winter kilos, and the winter dust that has settled into all the nooks and crannies of your home. Though cleaning can be a tiring chore, a good thorough “spring clean” that wil... read more>

If you bought a phone on a contract sometime in the last few of years, you may have been lead to believe that the cost of the phone was either free or dirt cheap. It’s an easy mistake to make, in fact it’s a mistake the telcos are banking on you making. The truth is, smartphones are far too expensive for telcos to be giving them away. The most popular phones all cost well over $1000, and tho... read more>

““A penny saved is a penny earned.” - Benjamin Franklin Just like spring cleaning your home, you can spring clean your finances too. Old or young, most have a “set it and forget it” mindset when it comes to money. Be it savings, loans, bills, etc. With spring here, it’s time to look at what you’re paying and see if you can start saving yourself some money. HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS ON HOW T... read more>