Advise buying a second camera? I’m a beginner photographer and looking for some advise on how I can make sure I buy a good working camera when buying second hand. Previously, I bought a camera from an established store. However this time I found a camera on FB marketplace and I just want to know how I could make sure I don’t end up buying a dead camera haha. Camera is a Sony …

LPT: If you’re ever buying blackout curtains, get panels that are more than a little wider than the window If you purchase blackout curtains that are just as wide as the window, or only a little bit wider, you’ll either have light bleed around the sides, or you’ll have to fiddle with the edges every time you close the curtains. Both of those options are annoying. Instead, buy curtains that are a good bit wider than the window so that light doesn’t b…

Buying my fathers home from him and being landlord Hello, My mid 70s father has always been bad with money. It is slowly reaching a breaking point as my own finances are becoming good enough to help out. He purchased a home for ~230k a few years back, and owes about 200k. He is having mild difficulty making the payments, and I suspect it will get worse. I co-signed his mortgage but am not a mor…

Best way to go about buying this house? Long post warning. Info: 25 LCOL location no student loans Salary 63k + 4-7k from side job 10k in liquid cash in checkings/savings 25k in CD that matures in July Living at home with minimal bills and maxing Roth 401k so I currently get about $900 bi-weekly but can adjust if needed. Loan interest is going to be around 6.5% through my local bank H…

Affordable Hyundai Ioniq 6s, Mercedes Discounts Its EVs By $15,000 And A 911 Carcass In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup When we first drove the Hyundai Ioniq 6, we didn’t find it particularly sporty, but if you’re just looking for a comfortable daily driver, it’s fantastic. That said, there are two notable downsides — the styling is incredibly divisive, and it can get expensive fast. It starts just under $39,000 including destination,… Read more…

What is a reasonable amount of savings to have left after buying a home? My wife and I are having a minor disagreement about the financial logic of replacing my car and I could use some perspective. We are both 39 and have a combined income of approximately $240k a year. Caveat is our income has approximately doubled in the past 5 years so we are a lot more comfortable now than we were fairly recently. We have a 2.5…

Economics of leasing vs buying I’ve always bought cars for cash, and have driven them for as long as I can. Am considering an EV for my next car, and am acutely aware of two things: Automotive technology is advancing very rapidly EV’s don’t hold their value the way ICE cars do I wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit for BUYING an EV, but I would for leasing one For those two …

Hello i am buying my first camera recommendations? • ⁠Budget:up to 330 euros • ⁠Country:I am from bosnia but in summer i would be going to the uk i thought maybe its cheaper there to buy a used camera • ⁠Condition:used, so that the camera works okay and doesnt have any scratches on the lens or erorrs or other problems • ⁠Type of Camera: point and shoot or interchangeable lens camera • ⁠Intended …

LPT: when buying a new household device, check out the sound it makes beforehand. Our old microwave made the most annoying beeps once done. When we purchased a new one, we made sure to review the done sound before and the one we have now makes a pleasing melody and stops after 3 times. We did not learn from this and recently bought a new dryer. The standard setting is that it makes an annoying beepbeeep once done, every few …

Any tips for buying used lens? I’m currently talking with a seller online about a used Sigma 30mm f1.4. Im going to pick it up there, so are there any things I should look for while testing/ inspecting the lens at the sellers place? submitted by /u/Glittering-Factor235

Help regarding Buying? Looking for Camera and Lens – Under £250 Hi All, I’m relatively new to camera photography. I mainly photograph Natural landscapes, Sports photography and Group photos. I was just wondering what camera and you all would recommend. I’m looking for plenty of zoom, i’ve had experience with a Canon EOS 700D with 18-50 zoom. Please let me know! Thanks. submitted by /u/ObjectivePurpl…

Please can I have Help buying a camera ? I’m about to go on holiday and want an affordable digital camera. New or used around/under £100. Any advice or help is appreciated submitted by /u/BigD_youngster

Support in buying a new camera? Hello. I have a Canon 5D Mark II and I want to upgrade to one that’s good at both photography and video. I’ve got my eye on the Sony a7iii, but I’d like more opinions. I’m shooting a wedding in the summer and I’d like to buy the equipment before then. I only have a 50mm lens. Thanks! submitted by /u/No_Today_6016

The Best Strategy for Buying a Car When You’re Paying With Cash Buying a car with cash can save you money—but you shouldn’t tell the salesperson what you’re up to right away.

Umm I DOUBLED the price of my product and people are still buying I’m shocked Maybe it won’t be much for you guys, but it’s a big deal to me. I sold a book for $12 for a few months while I was promoting it myself. I kinda exhausted all my channels, sold around 100 copies and started preparing to reach out to influencers, I set up affiliate program, so decided to raise the price to $30 today. I know $30 is too much for a b…

Buying (and Selling) Love – Habit That’s Hard To Break We’ve never directly discussed how people buy love, in the nearly 25 years this blog has been in existence.  I guess it’s a sensitive topic, even though attempting to buy love is very common. This behavior is almost always tied to Saturn and/or Capricorn in a chart. A person simply does not feel worthy. The Source

A Half-Priced Polestar 1, A Mid-Engine Toyota Van And A Basically New 22-Year-Old Dodge Viper In This Week’s Car Buying Roundup The idea of a high-powered hybrid-electric personal luxury grand touring coupe is strangely appealing to my sensibilities. The Polestar 1 served as both the capstone and the launching point for Volvo’s electric Polestar brand spinoff, and it was the absolute pinnacle of what the brand was capable of at the time. With… Read more…

Advice on buying a new used car? Hello all I hope you are well. I been going back and forth on buy a new used car I’ll list the details and issues with my car to see if it’s worth it. I was thinking of buying a used civic with 69 KM for 17,999 I have an 2010 Acura with 193,000 KM on it. It’s been paid off for 10 years now and well it’s now starting to show its age.. The AC is …

Apple Might Start Buying Ads on X Again Apple held discussions with X (formerly Twitter) about once again showing ads on the social media site, reports The Wall Street Journal. The talks are said to have taken place “in recent weeks.” In an attempt to maintain a relationship with X, Apple was one of the companies that did not pause ad buying when Elon Musk took over the company, but …

Buying Sony a6100 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens from Sony or just the body? Hi all, I am getting into photography, driven by a desire to document my newborn’s life with something other than my smartphone, and after playing around with my old Nikon D50, I’m considering upgrading to something mirrorless. I’m on a budget so I’m looking at some older models and have settled on (I think) the Sony a6100. It seems like I can g…