Savings & Investment

Living off the smell of an oily rag is all about rolling up your sleeves and doing things for yourself. Here are a few new tips from oily raggers:

Fruit and vegetables are cheapest when they are abundant - and serious savers will be making the most of the opportunity.

Higher crude prices will inevitable cause the pump prices to pass though the $2 a litre level, and cause consumers to ask how they can reduce their motoring costs. Here are a few suggestions.

About 18 months ago the oily rag research team carried out a nationwide survey to answer some key questions about the price of milk. Over 600 oily rag readers took part and as a result some very important conclusions were drawn.

Dairy prices are on the rise. Farmers are happy, but consumers are grumpy as their dollar buys less at the checkout. Fortunately oily raggers have lots of ideas about how you can cut down on your milk costs, but before giving you their tips here are a few

After decades of shopper watching, the Oily Rag Research Department has come up with a thesis of shopping personalities.

A new study out last week reminds us how important it is to develop the savings habit early.

Infants have the distinction of being expensive at both end of the plumbing system, so in true oily-rag pioneering spirit the Oily Rag Research Department has ventured into the vexed question of "disposable vs washable nappies?"

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.

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