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.
Savings & Investment
Living For Tots and Teens
There are lots of ways for the young and not so young to participate in the joys of the oily rag lifestyle.
Shopping Tips for Frugal Thinkers
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Cleaning Up Oily Rag Style
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.
A Million Dollars Up in Smoke
It seems life's vices have been in the news a lot lately...
The Milk Report
Milk is a household essential, especially for families with young mouths to feed.
Frugal Fashion Week
It's Fashion Week. It's a glitzy, flashy and expensive sort of affair, so we thought we would travel the oily rag cat walk with our own celebration of fashion with frugality and flair.
Best Buy Shopping
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D-E-B-T
Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman Debt has been in the news ...
Even Cheaper Milk and Other Good Ideas
Many thanks to everyone who provided feedback for the milk report. Although the report specifically looked at the cheapest way to buy a two-litre bottle of blue top, there are other ways to save on milk. Here are some of your comments and suggestions.