I’m very excited to introduce you to the Money Tips Network – an amazing group that includes 13 of the most trusted personal finance blogs in the world. I am humbled and honored to be part of this talented group of bloggers and I can’t wait to share their sites with you. Many members of [...]
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I am so excited to finally spill the beans as to my whereabouts over the last while. To put it simply – I wrote a book! I didn’t set out to “get published” and write a book – it just kind of happened by accident. I was sitting on my sofa minding my business when [...]
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A short while ago I wrote 6 little words that unleashed a firestorm of activity on this blog. Within the span of 24 hours, the post 6 Words That Make Your Resume Suck got hit by the front pages of Digg, Delicious, and Lifehacker – in that order! I must admit to being stunnifed by [...]
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Over the last week Squawkfox has seen some print and digital ink. I would love to welcome all new Lifehacker and Globe and Mail readers to this frugalicious blog. The community here is smart, savvy, and downright sexy. Seriously. Feel free to jump in by commenting and sharing your smart spending views. All opinions are [...]
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One year ago today I welcomed readers and started writing on Squawkfox. To be honest, I didn’t expect to last. Most blogs don’t make it a full year. Throughout this year I’ve found an awesome readership and I’ve met some amazing bloggers. You email me. You comment on posts. You spend your valuable time reading [...]
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I met Simon by random chance while on a bike ride two years ago. My intention that day was to ride alone for 112 miles in preparation for my race at Ironman Canada. Riding a bike alone for 7 hours is lonely. Simon changed that. While ascending a steep hill at mile 15, Simon pedaled [...]
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The dog is thrilled to be celebrating the holidays. She looks festive, non? I’m not one to play “decorate the doggie” or “doggie dress-up”, especially with a serious cattle herding farm dog like my Tivo. But since the bitter winter cold has cracked her poor puppy paws, I splurged and got my uber-eared canine some [...]
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I have stage fright. Over the last week many new readers have joined us here on Squawkfox. Wow! I would love to welcome all new newbies to this frugal living bloggy blog. I’m always humbled and honored to be added to your RSS Readers and Email. We’re all pretty friendly here, so don’t be shy! [...]
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