Savings & Investment

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.

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

 Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman  We all know what you buy ...

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...

Milk is a household essential, especially for families with young mouths to feed.

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.