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iwilliamson's Articles in Personal Finance

  • A Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar
    Acoustic guitar bodies come in basically the same hourglass shape, with some variations, but they do vary in size, color, wood-type, style, and extra features. You can even buy an acoustic guitar so small that fits into a hiking backpack.
  • History and Role of the piano in the Modern World
    The modern piano developed its form from two keyboard instruments, the clavichord and the harpsichord, which originated from early in music history. These keyboard instruments operate on the principle of direct connection between the applied force or pressure of the player on the keys, and the volume of sound. Meaning, the harder the pressure or force the player applies on the keys, the louder the sound of the instrument, the lighter the touch, the softer the sound.
  • How to Exploit Profitable Niche Markets
    What does niche marketing mean? Niche marketing is about finding focussed opportunities on the web, areas in which people might be interested and for which they are searching. Big companies and experienced webmasters are not interested in these areas because they are not important enough. But a small business could be something in which you might be interested.
  • Kids with Asthma - Help Them Stay Healthy
    Childhood breathing problems can be stressful and frightening for parents. After all, you want your child to be able to play just like every other child. You don't want him or her to have to live in a bubble or struggle to breathe. Unfortunately, breathing problems--usually related to asthma and allergies--are becoming more and more common in Western countries. Experts are still exploring why this is so. But the bottom line is, if you're a parent of a young child, there's a good chance you'll have to deal with asthma at some point in time.
  • Seven Ways to Control Bad Spending Habits
    Many people dream of retiring with a healthy bank account but few people actually achieve it. This is largely due to lack of discipline in building up their retirement fund and poor spending habits. While building a retirement fund requires time, you can accelerate the process by making incremental but positive changes in your spending habits. Here are seven ways that you can change your daily lifestyle for more positive results in your spending habits