Finance

We often hear the phrase, "shop smarter New Zealand" during the TV ad breaks, and that's exactly what those living off the smell of an oily rag do.

It's time to empty the oily rag mailbags - there are some interesting ideas about how to make a dollar worth two, and how to make the most of what we have around us.

Some stats and facts you may not know relating to Trauma Cover

It's interesting to hear why people choose to live off the smell of an oily rag. Over the years oily raggers have told us how much pleasure they get from a frugal lifestyle.

Apartment vacancy levels rise over Christmas and New Year, but come January, many GrownUps start shopping for an apartment for their sons and daughters.

This week we continue our "spend-less" Christmas theme.

In many minds, including mine, property is still the safest investment. It's the most forgiving too in that not many investments go wrong.

! Living off the smell of an oily rag is fun anyway, but more so when you go on a little or no cost holiday.

Is a summer check-up due? As a business owner, I have a host of different policies on top of home, contents and car, then there's the life cover to protect the family in case something happens to me.

Summer is here and that means oily rag gardeners can look forward to an abundance of produce from their garden.