Advice on lighting for photography in low-light restaurant settings? Hello. I have been trying to figure out the best way to take photos when I go out to eat. I have a Sony a7RV and also a Sony a6700. I also have the Godox V1. I have done a few professional food photography gigs, but those conditions are always controlled and I always have a big diffuser and the whole setup. When I go out with my friends, I don’t…

Looking for advice on a lens. Is zoom a good option in my case? Currently shooting family and portraits on a AZIV w/ 35mm GM. My 35mm lens is practically glued to my camera-it’s the only lens I own! Am I crazy for considering the 24-70mm GM? I’d love the versatility of a zoom lens, but I’m really happy with how the 35mm performs. Would having both be overkill? I got an 85mm for Xmas and the return window is …

Advice? Auto Loan Mess up. Hello, I am a 21-year-old female who made an impulsive decision a few months ago, and I am only now realizing the consequences. I bought a 2021 BMW Series 3, 330i with approximately 24k miles. I just signed the papers and left, and of course got ripped off. I was making poor financial decisions amid some personal failures. I was on a destructive…

I make less than $100 over the maximum income limit to qualify for Masshealth seeking advice. My monthly pay is about $50 above the maximum threshold for a single adult. If I were to contribute $50 to a 401k plan would that allow me to qualify? I know they calculate based on gross income but not sure how a 401k effects that. submitted by /u/PossibleExamination1

Need advice on how to improve my Finances and help make my money work for me Hey yall, Im 20 years old currently working a restaurant job. I currently have 40k sitting in a roth ira, 26k in a brockerage account holding a core position in fidelity’s fund earning 4-5%. And about 15k sitting in my checking account which isn’t earning anything. I feel like i have a good opportunity to re utilize my strategy and potentially b…

One income household no kids 41(f) & 40(m). Investment advice Like the title says married no kids on single income. The only debt we have is mortgage $289k remaining at 3.25% Annual salary is $180,000k w/15% target bonus. Have $84k in 401k in aggressive mixed fund. $20k in stock grants annually vesting every 6 months. Presently the grants are ~$110k and $25k will vest in Feb. My stock portfolio is a mix of…

Non-US Resident Opening an LLC – Address problem, Need Advice Hi everyone, I’m not a US resident, and I’m in the process of setting up an LLC. However, I’m running into an issue with the physical address requirement, which I understand is necessary for the LLC registration, opening a bank account, etc. After doing some research, I found services like iPostal1 that provide virtual addresses, but they seem a…

Suggestions and advice for booking round trip flights with a rental car in USA Last year my boyfriend’s family and I traveled from North Carolina to Oklahoma and the planning was a disaster. His dad accidentally booked a flight with a 14 hour layover- we drove 30 minutes for the first flight which landed only three hours from our house, where we stayed for 14 hours until our next flight. When we arrived to Oklahoma City we…

Travel Insurance: Single or Annual / advice. I am going from the Uk to the Us in a week and need to get insurance. I plan to go abroad later in the year to a couple European countries too. For a single trip to USA: £95 For Multi Trip for 1 year is: £120. Seems like a no brainer, right? submitted by /u/alexthelyon-

Africa trip advice Hi, I am planning a trip to Uganda to do the mountain gorilla trek and a chimpanzee trek as well(on top of the classic safaris in Kenya) and wanted to know if anyone has done the treks previously and what they thought. My big question is how do they keep you safe? And are the gorillas/chimps aggressive? Suppose not much I could do if they decide…

French Quarter in January advice I have a family trip planned to NOLA mid January. In lieu of the recent violence I’m looking for advice on whether or not to go. I’d imagine some places will close, musicians cancel, lots of locals in grief. It might be a sad trip. On the other hand I want to support NOLA businesses. I’ve been there many times. Thoughts? submitted by /u/e…

Advice for newly retired, regarding his 401K now My girls friend’s dad has recently retired. He has about 150K in a 401K with the company he retired from. He has no plans to use the money now but wishes to roll it over to another brokerage. He is 69 years old and does not plan to work again. I thought maybe he could roll it over to a IRA but I wasn’t sure if he should do a Roth or regular IRA….

Looking for advice or your experiences renting a car in Argentina and driving to Bolivia via Paraguay. Gracias. Wondering about costs, can car be taken across borders, etc. We speak Spanish and will be traveling with locals, and this is our 7th visit to the continent. But we’ve never rented a car!! Thank you… submitted by /u/RadioKGC

Can you give advice for newbie going on Galapagos/Machu Picchu Trip? I am not a big photographer, but a trip like that I feel like I’ll need a camera. My partner bought me a Cannon EF 75-300 lens, and for my budget it looks like the Canon Rebel SL3 with 18-55mm Lens would be what I would get. She did tell me that it’s returnable if it doesn’t go with what I’m thinking of getting, and I’d rather get it right. But …

37 y/o looking for advice Hi everyone! I’m looking for some feedback on where I stand financially as a 37-year-old. Here’s my current situation: Income: $120k/year (pre-tax) Savings: $13k in a high-yield savings account (HYSA) Retirement: $20k in a retirement account Debt: $9.2k in credit card debt (28.24% APR 😬) $5.1k left on my car loan (11.39% APR) Monthly expenses: R…

Seeking advice for family trip My family is looking to go on a vacation this summer. With several teachers in our family, we are only able to travel during July. We’d like to stay in the US, ideally a national park, but we’re struggling to book affordable hotels since things are already pretty booked. We have a wide range of ages (25-75) and varying abilities/desires for outd…

529 advice. May not go to college Writing this about my nephew. His parents contribute to a 529. He is a HS freshman. Family always assumed he would go to college. However he Hates school and has shown an interest in being an electrician. College isn’t for everyone and we get that. However my SIL is now wondering if she should stop contributing to 529 now and put monthly contri…

advice on purchasing an affordable digital camera? I have a couple of options with the potential to purchase, and would highly appreciate any advice! Budget 100-150 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16MP Digital Camera : 99.99 16 megapixels Sony DSC-W830 Cyber-Shot Digital 20.1MP Camera 149.99 20.1 megapixels Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 16MP CMOS 3″ LCD 52x Optical 109.99 16 megapixels Samsung WB25OF 90.00 14.2 m…

In a Bad Way, Debt and Career Advice Please I’ll try to keep this short. I’m 34, single, have my 2 kids full time. Their mom doesn’t pay child support anymore. I lost my job in June due to mental health issues which are still going on. I struggle to make myself do anything. I’m going through the mental health journey currently but my whole world is falling apart. I had to withdraw all 20k…

Seeking Advice: Aspiring Interior Designer Eager to Gain Experience Hello everyone! I’m about to complete my diploma from The Interior Design Institute in just a month, and I’m very excited to begin my journey in this field. However, I’ve been struggling to find opportunities to gain hands-on experience. So far, I’ve: Reached out to interior designers in my area offering to intern for free—no responses yet. App…