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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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 [...]
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Tags: Bux, Buy Used Car, psychology, shopping, Used Car 
2 Comments »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 »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 »