Squirrelling vs Squirrellling
Squirrelling (two l’s) is the original financial concept: quietly putting small amounts aside, consistently, the way a squirrel stores nuts for winter. Squirrellling (three l’s) is what we call it when you do that concept on the Squirrelll.ing platform — the same habit, automated in the background through the Daily Pool, Savings Pod and Impact Fund.
The short version
Squirrelling = the habit. Squirrellling = the habit, done on Squirrelll.ing. The extra "l" is not a typo. It marks the difference between a general behaviour anyone can practise and the specific, automated version of that behaviour our platform runs for you.
Squirrelling: the original concept
To squirrel money away is one of the oldest ideas in personal finance. You take a small amount you will not miss, put it somewhere out of reach, and repeat. Nothing about it is clever or modern — that is the point. It is entirely manual. You decide when, you decide how much, and you rely on memory and willpower every single time. That is also why it fails so often: every repetition asks for a fresh decision.
Squirrellling: the concept, automated
Squirrellling keeps the philosophy and removes the decisions. You set it up once, and the same insignificant amount — sized to your region’s currency so it stays negligible — moves on schedule without you thinking about it. The three l’s come straight from the platform name, Squirrelll.ing. When someone says they are Squirrellling, they mean their small daily amount is already moving: into the community Daily Pool, into their own Savings Pod, into the Impact Fund, or any combination of the three.
Side by side
Effort: squirrelling is manual and repeated; Squirrellling is set once and automatic. Amount: squirrelling is whatever you can spare that day; Squirrellling is one fixed, insignificant amount for your region — no more, no less. Direction: squirrelling only points inward, at your own stash; Squirrellling can point inward (Savings Pod), outward to your community (Daily Pool), or outward to causes you choose (Impact Fund). Cost: squirrelling costs nothing but attention; Squirrellling has no subscriptions and no upfront fees — you only pay when the platform has worked for you, and you can quit and withdraw anytime.
How to spell and say it
Squirrelling — two l’s — the general concept. Squirrellling — three l’s — doing it on Squirrelll.ing. Squirrelll.ing — three l’s and a dot — the platform itself. All three are pronounced the same way: "squirrel-ing".
Which one should you do?
Both, honestly. Squirrelling by hand is better than not saving at all. But if the habit keeps breaking because you forget, or because the amount always feels too big on the day, Squirrellling exists precisely to remove that friction. Start with one feature. The Daily Pool is where most people begin, the Savings Pod is the personal layer, and the Impact Fund is the giving layer.
Key Takeaways
- Squirrelling (2 l’s) = the original habit of setting small amounts aside.
- Squirrellling (3 l’s) = that habit automated on Squirrelll.ing.
- Same philosophy, minus the repeated decisions.
- No subscriptions, no upfront fees, quit and withdraw anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The three l’s are deliberate and come from the platform name Squirrelll.ing. Two l’s (squirrelling) refers to the general financial concept.
Exactly like "squirrel-ing". The extra letters change the meaning, not the sound.
Yes. Squirrelling is a universal habit and needs no product. Squirrelll.ing simply automates it so it survives busy weeks.
No. There are no subscriptions and no upfront fees. You only pay when the platform has worked for you — 12% taken from the Daily Pool before payout and 3% on Savings Pod withdrawals, capped at $20 maximum. Impact Fund donations carry no platform fee.
No. One is enough. The features are independent, so you can run any combination and change it at any time.
Continue Learning
Related content from across the Squirrelll.ing knowledge base.