Finance

The personnel at the Oily Rag Research Department donned white coats and, with clip board in hand, ventured forth on a quest to find the cheapest way of buying beer.

Oily raggers love something for nothing. It's no surprise then that they should be tempted by the various loyalty programs on offer. But how good are these programs? Are they really something for nothing or is there a catch?

We thought it was time to dig deep into the oily rag mail bag and share some of the marvellous ideas sent in by oily raggers.

Since 2003 the Department of Human Nutrition at Otago University has been publishing a healthy diet weekly food cost report.

Theory has it that the New Year is a time to reflect and make highly admirable resolutions for the year ahead. In the hope that some of those good intentions may include the joys of frugality we thought we should reflect on some "oily rag" mottos.

For those struggling under the weight of a mortgage here are some debt-busting oily rag tips!

Lots of oily rag readers have sent in low-cost, sometimes free, tips about cleaning products. Here are a few of those we have received.

It seems life's vices have been in the news a lot lately...

There are lots of ways for the young and not so young to participate in the joys of the oily rag lifestyle.

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