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 [...]
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Psychology Money and Spending
Posted by Bux on July 13th, 2010
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 »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 [...]
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