I have a confession to make. Even though I work here at FiftyUp Club HQ, the money-saving central for Australia’s over-50s, I’m not immune to Bill Shock.  I broke into hot sweats and prolonged analysis paralysis when my latest mobile bill came in the mail from my dear (mind the pun) Telco provider. For months now (more than I’d care to admit) my $70 Auto per month plan has clocked in arou... read more>

Everyone loves a bargain, right? Well you don’t have to look too far to find one. Over one 15-hour period this week I received these savings alerts to my personal email: Australia Post – Free shipping with Shipster Ozsale – Free delivery one time only Fishpond.com.au – save 37 per cent Jetstar – Fares to Perth from $105 Kogan Mobile – Free 16GB 30 Day plan Camera House – Canon S... read more>

As a single mum, I have to watch my budget very closely. I have a 12-month budget forecast that enables me to see if any of my bills are not affordable, so I can either contact the provider or move other bills around to accommodate it. Part of my budget obviously includes my energy bill and I currently pay $260 a month and, until recently, this had covered my bills. In fact, on some occasion... read more>

Almost half of people with private health insurance are likely to shop around for better deals in 2018, according to a survey conducted by Morgan Stanley.  The results of the survey were highlighted in an article in The Australian, which reported that 48 per cent of people were likely to switch providers next year, compared to 41 per cent last year. Morgan Stanley’s executive director Dan... read more>

In the baking heat of the Summer, the size of your power bill can make you reluctant to turn on your air con, so your cosy home ends up turning into an uncomfortable sweat box on a regular basis.  It just doesn’t seem to matter whether temperatures skyrocket or plummet, power bills seem to only go one way, through the roof! Seven in 10 Australians believe air conditioning has the largest ... read more>