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.
Savings & Investment
Spring Cleaning
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.
Tips From the Mailbag
Over the summer the oily rag mail bags have been full, so here are some tips we thought you might find useful.
Budgeting By Jars
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.
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.
Spring Gardening
It's spring so its time to think about planting for the summer harvest.
Frugal Millionaires
Read more Oily Rag articles by Frank and Muriel Newman We had an interesting discussion the ...
Savings More Than Crumbs
The nation's Budget has been read and the annual debate over who won and lost has begun in earnest.
Oily Rag – Four is the Magic Number for School Lunches
School bells are ringing as students return for a new year, so it's time to think about boxes and cheap and nourishing treats.
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 ...