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.
Savings & Investment
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 ...
Xmas Thinking
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.
Cheaper By The Dozen?
This week's living off the smell of an oily rag report is about a "B" word, bulk.
Falling Temperatures, Rising Electricity Costs
With the emissions trading scheme now forcing up power prices, we thought it timely to remind readers about the many ways to save electricity costs.