This week's living off the smell of an oily rag report is about a "B" word, bulk.
Finance
Articles covering Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Funeral Insurance, Savings, Investment, Superannuation, Life after work. Wills, asset protection and Trusts.
Falling Temperatures, Rising Electricity Costs
With the emissions trading scheme now forcing up power prices, we thought it timely to remind readers about the many ways to save electricity costs.
Oily Rag – Frugal Living Is Permanent
"Restraint is permanent." So says the new Finance Minister, Bill English, as he reviews the government's finances ahead of the annual budget.
Turning Up the Heat, but Keeping Down the Cost
Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman As the temperature falls, heating bills ...
Xmas Thinking
We reckon with a little bit of planning oily raggers can avoid the Christmas panic and take the pain out of your purse. Here are some tips from readers.
Opportunities in Challenging Times
Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman We live in challenging times. The ...
Impulse Shopping
Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman We get lots of shopping tips ...
The Mailbags Are Full of Great Tips
Last week we received an emergency phone call. It was the lovely lady at NZ Post. Desperate, she was - "Can you PLEASE come and clear your mail box. Oily Rag mail has overflowed onto the floor and is piled up to the ceiling!"
Holiday Feasts and Fun
Its holiday time, which for many is about sharing, caring, and food. Food usually plays a major part in the festive conviviality's and social engagements so our thoughts once again turned to ways to entertain family and friends with frugality and fun.
The Oily Rag Test
It's quiz time. How do your oily rag skills rate? Here's your chance to find out, by taking the oily rag test. Answer these simple questions, then see how you rate.
