Squawkfox: Personal finance blog that makes frugal living fun.

Just Grin and Bear It? How to Protect Your Property from Wildlife!

I love animals. I have a dog and a cat. Being a former city girl, I have a solid understanding of furry domesticated house pets. House pets are fun, furry, and like to frolic. Now that I live in the country, I’ve had to learn a lot about furry undomesticated animals. Living in a rural [...]

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Ten things you must carry in your purse or wallet

A while ago I dumped the contents of my purse for all to see. I unwrapped my wallet and unclutched my handbag to reveal all the crap I carry with me daily. The tote tally was humbly humiliating, and I’m certain I will forever get email giggling over my lip gloss and snickering about my [...]

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Video: Using the Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Now I’ve done it. I’ve decided to join the video blog world by showing you how to use my popular Rent vs. Buy Calculator. Since a few of you guys have asked a few questions, I made a little YouTube video thingy showing you the tool in action. So, do you like my little “how [...]

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Ten things you should never carry in a purse or wallet

Ladies and gentleman, I’ve done the unthinkable. I’ve done the one thing that weakens women and mortifies men. No, I’m not talking about public speaking. I’ve unclutched my handbag and unwrapped my wallet. Yes, I’ve gone and dumped the contents of my purse for all to see. I suppose this bold move is inspired by [...]

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Hooking up a Home Office for Less

Not to long ago I had to bite the bullet and setup a home office. Don’t get me wrong, sorting bills and writing emails on my sofa was fun. But there came a time when I had to get serious and start working from a single, organized location. Hooking up a home office is pretty [...]

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New Tool: Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Should I keep renting or should I buy a home? This is the question many renters ask when signing a check to their landlord each month. To help answer this age-old question, I have created a Rent vs. Buy Calculator for all Squawkfox readers. Use this tool to better compare the total costs of renting [...]

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New Tool: Loan Amortization Calculator

I have another new tool for fellow squawkers! This time I’ve created a Loan Amortization Calculator for your calculating pleasure. This tool will help you better manage debt and plan payments for debt reduction. My hope is you will save big interest bucks tomorrow by better managing and paying down debt today. Use this tool [...]

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