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When Life changes, so should your Life Insurance!

When Life changes, so should your Life Insurance!

The nation's biggest superannuation fund has moved to ensure under-25s no longer have insurance premiums automatically deducted, saving them about $9000 on average. The ABC reported this week that Australian Super says Life and TPD and other insurances are mainly of benefit for people with dependents and financial commitments, such as a mortgage. If you're one of the people below, chances... read more>
My Top 3 Tips for Dealing with Lenders

My Top 3 Tips for Dealing with Lenders

If you’ve ever been a little late paying a bill or like me, found yourself out of work and not in a position to pay your mortgage, you’ll understand how shameful this can feel.  Or if you’ve ever tried to negotiate a better interest rate directly with your lender, you’ll know how small and powerless a person can be. It’s at times like these that a broker can be invaluable, and that’s why ... read more>
“Bundling” doesn’t always bring financial joy

“Bundling” doesn’t always bring financial joy

To bundle or not to bundle? It’s the quintessential cost-saving question facing all Aussie households in this ever-evolving digital age.  This one may classify as a “first world problem”, but you won’t be laughing when the wrong decision ends up whacking your wallet with the force of Thor’s mallet! Our research suggests bundling your Telco needs does not always mean joy when it comes to f... read more>
Take stock of your electricity bills now!

Take stock of your electricity bills now!

We are proud to announce that we were able to unlock BIG DISCOUNTED energy offers because of you and the combined people power of over 20.000 FiftyUp Club members! This year, skyrocketing energy prices have been a hot topic in the news. And it’s apparent that consumers are incredibly frustrated with the current cost of energy. We think your frustration is justified, especially since Malco... read more>
Are you one of 36,000 drivers eligible for a refund from your Car Insurer?

Are you one of 36,000 drivers eligible for a refund from your Car Insurer?

“Upselling” or “suggestive selling” has been around for a long time and happens in all businesses. It might have started with “do you want fries with that”, and now it sneaks in in other ways.  A recent Choice report found car dealers are pushing options that most of us don’t need. For example rust-proofing. All new cars come with rust-proofing already applied in the factory so unless you li... read more>