Being a tech person means spending hard earned cash on first generation gadgets and devices, like the new Apple Iphone or the Kindle e-reader from Amazon. It’s hard to save money when your hobby revolves around expensive gadgetry. We’re not here to stop you from buying these must have items. We’re just here to show you how to save money in spite of these purchases, and maybe even on these purchases.

Growing up, we all heard of treasure maps. A treasure map promises fortune if you follow its steps precisely. We have a treasure map, but it works the opposite. We have a series of sites you can visit for coupons, deals, and information on tech trends — this will help you save money on technology, but also promises to lead to a better financial future.

Let’s assume you need a new printer. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, nothing more than a $200 model. Knowing your target, you could begin your search for a deal by visiting www.slickdeals.net. If you don’t see anything printer related on the frontpage, you can visit the Hot Deals forum to look for printer specific deals. The Slick Deals site has been a favorite of mine for years, saving me hundreds on new Dell computers, gifts for family around Christmas, and on many other purchases.

If you fall short of a deal through SlickDeals.net, don’t worry — there’s many places to crack a price online. I’m sure you’ve all heard of eBay. I do recommend you look there for reputable deals. Be sure to check seller feedback and read the entire product description before bidding. Too many scammers nowadays.

A techie could always wait for generation two of a device, right? Wrong! There’s not too many ways to save on first generation gadgets. Some surveys claim you can get the item if you complete a survey and fill out three or six different offers. These usually do work, but you actually have to fulfill the requirements to the end point. They won’t ship until after you’ve met the offers through the first month. And then you’ll get your TV or phone, but after spending a few hundred on offers and waiting for months. Obviously, not the ideal situation.

If you do buy a new gadget, we encourage you to save money in other parts of your life. For instance, you could stop buying espressos for a month or trim the dining out costs for a while. Keep within your budget, look for deals, and soon you’ll be changing the shape of your financial future.

Being a tech person means spending hard earned cash on first generation gadgets and devices, like the new Apple Iphone or the Kindle e-reader from Amazon. It’s hard to save money when your hobby revolves around expensive gadgetry. We’re not here to stop you from buying these must have items. We’re just here to show you how to save money in spite of these purchases, and maybe even on these purchases.

Growing up, we all heard of treasure maps. A treasure map promises fortune if you follow its steps precisely. We have a treasure map, but it works the opposite. We have a series of sites you can visit for coupons, deals, and information on tech trends — this will help you save money on technology, but also promises to lead to a better financial future.

Let’s assume you need a new printer. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, nothing more than a $200 model. Knowing your target, you could begin your search for a deal by visiting www.slickdeals.net. If you don’t see anything printer related on the frontpage, you can visit the Hot Deals forum to look for printer specific deals. The Slick Deals site has been a favorite of mine for years, saving me hundreds on new Dell computers, gifts for family around Christmas, and on many other purchases.

If you fall short of a deal through SlickDeals.net, don’t worry — there’s many places to crack a price online. I’m sure you’ve all heard of eBay. I do recommend you look there for reputable deals. Be sure to check seller feedback and read the entire product description before bidding. Too many scammers nowadays.

A techie could always wait for generation two of a device, right? Wrong! There’s not too many ways to save on first generation gadgets. Some surveys claim you can get the item if you complete a survey and fill out three or six different offers. These usually do work, but you actually have to fulfill the requirements to the end point. They won’t ship until after you’ve met the offers through the first month. And then you’ll get your TV or phone, but after spending a few hundred on offers and waiting for months. Obviously, not the ideal situation.

If you do buy a new gadget, we encourage you to save money in other parts of your life. For instance, you could stop buying espressos for a month or trim the dining out costs for a while. Keep within your budget, look for deals, and soon you’ll be changing the shape of your financial future.