Are you among the many Australians frustrated and, well, lets be frank – “fed up” - with your current private health insurer? This very question was proposed at last week’s Senate hearing in Canberra into the burgeoning costs of private health coverage. A parliamentary committee was told that the medical device industry has been cheating patients and Aussie taxpayers (which includes you F... read more>

Recent inflation on energy costs has put tremendous financial strain on many households right across the country. It’s little wonder FiftyUp Club members are racking their brains (and bills) looking into every angle possible to cut down on expenditure and save. One cost saving measure everyone can look into accessing is government rebates. That’s if you qualify, of course. Governmen... read more>

I don’t know about you but I love a laugh. I find a lot of things funny, even when I shouldn’t. So does the Duchess of Cornwall apparently. Footage surfaced this week of Prince Charles and wife Camilla caught with a case of the giggles while watching an Inuit throat singing performance in Canada. The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall were attending a welcome ceremony in Iqaluit and were ... read more>

News surfaced this week about the possible introduction of surge pricing in Australia. The story centred around supermarkets but when you think about it, we already do have surge pricing here. Time-of-day tolling is in place on some roads where the toll is higher at peak times and when you think bout it, the petrol cycle could also be considered surge pricing as could airline tickets. But ba... read more>

Every dollar counts for Australians faced with skyrocketing power bills, so it’s vital to have your home running as efficiently as possible.  Stuck for ideas on how to save? Never fear, The FiftyUp Club has chosen 50 great ideas to help you keep your power usage - and electricity charges down without having to go cold this winter.  1. Join the FiftyUp Club! We've unlocked new, group-disco... read more>