Category Archives: Saving Money

Nikon 800mm Lens Official Release Date and Price

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If you are a professional photographer you’re probably used to spending a lot of money on your gear.  Cameras, lenses and tripods cost big bucks the better they are and it’s not a big surprise to spend $2, $3 or $4000.00 on a new piece of equipment.

But even hardcore pros were a bit shocked by the sticker price on the new Nikon 800mm lens that was released at the CP+ show recently in Japan.  The AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens, as it is officially named,  will set you back over $20,000.00, a price that’s sure to turn a few heads even for the cream of the crop photogs out there.…

Easy Ways to Save Money Regardless of Your Income

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It doesn’t matter how much money you make, or how much money you have in the bank, and it surely doesn’t matter what your job is, it’s critical that you save money and plan ahead for a rainy day, so to speak, or in case the worst should happen. And, the good news is that it’s incredibly easy and straightforward for everyone to save money and better guarantee their financial future by taking just a few easy steps.

While these steps alone won’t save all the money in the world, using them can ensure that no matter your income level, you can save money and move forward in life knowing you have enough in the bank should you lose your job, or something bad should happen to you in some way.…

Money Saving Tips for the Holidays

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With the Holidays literally just around the corner here are a few excellent last-minute tips for saving a few bucks and keeping as much of your hard-earned cash in your wallet where it belongs instead of under the tree.

 

First, the 10 days right before Christmas day are the days that make up 40 % of most retailer’s holiday sales.  The truth is, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great but there are still a ton of great deals out there that will save you some big bucks. Free shipping if you order before a certain date, for example, and many other discounts are made available to entice shoppers to open their wallets just a little bit wider.…

When Cutting Expenses Isn’t Enough

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Sometimes making ends meet is difficult, in fact that might even be why you are reading this article right now.  Most personal finance blogs will tell you how to cut out those daily expenses that eat up your disposable income, or how to budget better, but often times those solutions are only temporary fixes to a long term problem.  I used to be that guy in debt, and it’s not like I didn’t make good money either.  I actually was a six figure wage earner that was piling up the credit card with no end in sight.  I remember reading the advice of those blogs and cutting down on my nights out, sticking to a strict budget, and yet I was only on track to be out of debt by the time I was ready to retire.  I’m not advocating that people be wasteful, but I don’t want to spend my entire life scrimping and saving and just getting by.…

Bills You Never Thought to Negotiate

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When it comes to buying a car or a house most of us know that negotiating the price is not only normal but expected. When it comes to our cell phone bill, the cable bill or even the dry cleaning bill however the vast majority just pay what they ask with no question.  The fact is, however, that asking for, and getting, a discount is something that you can easily do if you know a few small tricks of the negotiating trade. With that in mind read on for said tips and the next time you have to buy something or pay a bill you may save some money.…