Savings & Investment

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.

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.

Spring has sprung which means it's time to clean out the cupboards, dust the tellie and catch up on those cleaning jobs that have a habit of ending up on the "to do" list.

Over the summer the oily rag mail bags have been full, so here are some tips we thought you might find useful.

While governments talk about million, billions and trillions, budgeting is just as important for your humble household as it is for our overweight and overbearing government.

"Restraint is permanent." So says the new Finance Minister, Bill English, as he reviews the government's finances ahead of the annual budget.