Category: Frugal Living, Saving Money & Life Hacks
What the markets did in 2014
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> What the markets did in 2014 Investing It was a tumultuous year. Basically… Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
Who Do You Trust For Money Advice?
For many of us, it’s difficult to know what to do when it comes to our finances. There are so many decisions to make. While the basic “live within your means” advice can apply, the reality is that there is more to money management than making sure that your expenses are smaller than your income. What do you do to save for retirement? What’s the best course of action when trying to pay down debt? There’s a lot to think about, and it makes sense to carefully consider who you will trust for money advice. Who Can You Turn To? One of the more interesting bits of information I read recently is the fact that millennials trust their parents for financial advice. A
How Much It Cost to Buy Our First Home in Southern California
I know whenever I read about other bloggers buying homes, I want to know the financials. It helps me better understand and see how much different the home buying landscape is in other states. I will say that our area–Southern California– is still a very strong sellers’ market. I wish that Eric and I had been able to buy back in 2010 when the prices dipped for the first time in like 20 years, but alas, we had just gotten married and were $45K in debt. Even now, it is completely crazy to me that Eric and I decided to buy a home. It was not our plan at all to buy right now, but when do things ever go according to plan? Originally, we thought we
Super Savers: Talkin’ on TV about the cost of raising kids
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> Super Savers: Talkin’ on TV about the cost of raising kids Babies & Kids A round-up of my top TV clips and posts helpful to young families looking for financial relief. Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
How Our Marriage Survived Escrow
Putting the tree up in our new home! I alluded in my last post that the escrow process can be stressful. I think this is partly largely due to my Type A personality, especially when it comes to finances. I also have a really hard time with change and uncertainty. Even if it’s change that I’m looking forward to (like buying a house!), it makes me very uneasy to not have any control over when things happen, like having no control over when escrow closes. I also felt like I was cut out of the process because the realtor communicated mostly through Eric, which was largely our fault because I had Eric act as my messenger and asked any questions through him. This was really bad
A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investment
Venturing into the world of property rental can lead to a fulfilling, rewarding experience. Before you hit that sweet success point, however, you need to be prepared for what lies ahead. Contrary to most reality real estate TV shows, where houses are flipped or rehabbed in an incredibly short period of time, filling the owner’s pockets just as rapidly, it takes a lot of hard work — and often failure — to become a successful real estate investor.Knowing what to anticipate, and potential pitfalls you might encounter along the way, can help you successfully navigate the world of real estate investment. According to landlordstation.com, 89 percent of Americans are non-investors. Of the remaining population, 3 percent (7 million) of Americans think of themselves as real
7 Steps to Your Cookie Dough Fundraising Success
When thinking of a fund raising event, selling cookie dough can prove to be one of the most cost-effective ways to do raise money. There are several distinct differences between a cookie sale and a cookie dough fundraiser. Most significant is that there are more participants to cookie dough sales. It is easier for a lot of people boys, girls, pre-teens, teens and adults to sell cookie dough. For another, It is easier to sell a lot of cookie dough, than just plain cookies. There is also the merchandise to consider: it lasts longer in the freezer, compared to cookies, in addition, it is more economical to buy cookie dough rather than baked cookies.Choose the right cookie dough makerGetting the right supplier is a
The Comedy Network: Camping out with The Late O’Clock News to save money
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> The Comedy Network: Camping out with The Late O’Clock News to save money Holidays It’s not everyday a financial writer is invited to do comedy on The Comedy Network. Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
Impulse buying is the Achilles of saving money
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> Impulse buying is the Achilles of saving money Saving, Shopping Watch out for impulse purchases or you may end up with skeletons in your closet. Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
5 Budget-friendly tactics for surviving Black Friday
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> 5 Budget-friendly tactics for surviving Black Friday Shopping Ditch the tent, lose the lineups, and leave your pepper spray at home. I’ll help you stay on budget and save money in preparation for Black Friday. Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
How to make a sandwich
Having trouble viewing this? CLICK HERE <!– Content Layout –> How to make a sandwich Food, Saving When a fancy cooking program showed me how to make a simple sandwich, I got snarky and calculated the cost of lunch. Read More… <!– Footer copyright and linkage –> The Squawkfox Blog is by Kerry K. Taylor www.squawkfox.com Copyright © 2015 Squawkfox.com. All rights reserved.
