Today celebrities and pro runners are starting to run barefoot. We’ll maybe not quite literally but, with minimalist shoes with individual toes also called gloves. Now these shoes cost around $80 online. That actually beats Nike and other some other shoe models on price. The favored brand is Vibram which has a history of making [...]
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Finance Calculator
Posted by Bux on August 5th, 2010
YouBux.com is all about helping our readers save money and make money. As such we’re creating financial calculators, focused around money to help you with your finances. Currently, we have an investment calculator of sorts. In order to use it, you enter how much money you want to invest. Then input zero or more if [...]
Online Privacy Protection – 10 Tips
Posted by Bux on August 4th, 2010
We’ve decided to write a Top 10 about protecting your privacy. This is really a list of ideas, not an entire comprehensive approach. 1. Control where you put your information. 2. Be cautious about using public computers. Only use trusted locations when you’re accessing financial information online, not WiFi. 3. Verify the presence of an [...]
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No Comments »Craigslist Trade of the Year – Porsche Boxster S
Posted by Bux on July 28th, 2010
Yesterday, I heard on the radio that a 17 year old boy started trading items on Craigslist.org. His first trade was an old cell phone that he no longer wanted. Over a period of two years the guy made 14 trades ending by acquiring a Porsche Boxster S. Those cars must be valued at over [...]
Posted in Archives, Bux Tips, My Money, Shopping Tags: Bux, Buy Used Car, psychology, shopping, Used Car 2 Comments »Bux to Buy a Home
Posted by Bux on July 16th, 2010
The process of buying a property especially your first property, whether you choose a condo or house, requires due diligence on your part as the buyer. Most buyers begin their searches using the Internet, but that should not be the starting point. The very first thing a buyer needs to do is to get pre-approved [...]
Psychology Money and Spending
Posted by Bux on July 13th, 2010
What do your shopping purchases say about you? People buy what they need. Or at least, they buy what they think they need. Marketers and advertisers everywhere know that a perceived need will make them money. And people are constantly influenced by the sales messages of those looking to make a few bux. Social psychologists [...]
Posted in Archives, Bux Tips, Credit Card, Frugal Living, Homes, Shopping Tags: money, psychology, shopping, spending money 1 Comment »Apartment Hunting Tips
Posted by Bux on July 11th, 2010
If you can, live at home after college, at least until you have a rainy day fund put together. You will save a considerable amount of money over time. (If you score a high paying job after graduation day, consider buying an investment property. You can rent out rooms and have an additional source of [...]
Posted in Archives, Bux Tips, Frugal Living Tags: Apartment, Apartment Deals, Apartment Hunting, Apartments, Find an Apartment 2 Comments »Cash or Credit – Choosing Credit Cards
Posted by Bux on July 11th, 2010
Credit cards can be a great tool if you know how to use them. With a credit card you’re able to: Build the credit score that you will need to buy a car, house, take out a student loan, etc. Get Cash Back or purchase protection and fraud protection—it’s good to know that rewards such [...]
Good Personal Finance
Posted by Bux on July 11th, 2010
1. Get generic food: the store-brand food is less expensive and almost exactly the same ingredients as the name brand. 2. Get rewards! Apply for the store rewards card. If you happen to forget your rewards card, ask the cashier to scan the store card for you. They should be more than willing to do [...]
Posted in Archives, Bux Tips, Shopping Tags: Bux, Buy in Bulk, Generic Food, Get Rewards, Shop Around, Track Money Spent 6 Comments »Buying a Used Car
Posted by Bux on July 11th, 2010
Buying a used car like a Pro – The automobile industry uses the Galves.com guide to determine car values. Dealers then sell them to consumers at Kelly Blue Book prices or higher. They also refer to detailed auction data to estimate values and then mark them up. Those involved in private sales should aim for [...]
Posted in Bux Tips, Frugal Living, My Money, Shopping Tags: Bux, Buy Used Car, Buying Used Car, Used Car 19 Comments »