Life insurance through super has been the topic of hot conversation within the superannuation sector over the past 12 months following a string of scandals.   For those members who skim past the business section of the paper, it’s important we got you up to speed on the issue of the hour. After all, this is your nest egg that we are talking about! So let's backtrack a little bit... ... read more>

Brace yourself because as April 1 approaches, private health insurance policy-holders will have to dig a little deeper to pay for premiums.  Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed that consumers will be slugged with an average 3.95% per cent rise in premiums this year. But that’s just the national average. Scroll down to see how your fund compares to the others on price hikes, and to ... read more>

It was my birthday last week and the one thing I wanted was an Apple TV. My friends told me this would enable me to access a whole bunch of movies on my television.  So, as I do each birthday, I gave my three teenage kids a few suggestions of what I wanted and they can get any one thing from this list. Did I get it? Apple TV – so I can watch movies - NO Voucher for my favourite... read more>

Since starting at the Fiftyup Club nearly 2 years ago, I have learnt so much, in particular how energy bills and private health insurance work.  This knowledge has been invaluable in helping me negotiate a better electricity deal and bring down the cost of my health insurance. Here are my 3 top tips now that health premiums are set to rise again by about $200 for  a family or couple. 1... read more>

Choosing an NBN plan can seem like a minefield of jargon.. We all want NBN that works well but doesn't cost a fortune each month. Happily, like Goldilocks found when she pilfered porridge, there is a sweet spot and it tends to be right in the middle.  Firstly, a bit of jargon-busting. NBN plans are divided by numbered speed tiers, and these speeds are measured in Megabits per second (Mbps). ... read more>