The importance of helmets
Since at least 2000, helmet use in cycling has increased thanks to better education, laws, and stylish options, but many cyclists, especially adults,…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Questions seniors ask: Should I pay for a car with funds from an IRA?
For retirees, the rules of money are fairly straightforward: No debt. Keep your money invested. But what if you really must replace your car? Should you…
Should you buy a new car just for the car loan interest deduction?
If you really need a new car, the “no tax on car loan interest” policy, making interest payments tax-deductible for personal vehicles, might sweeten the…
How do I know if my car qualifies for the deduction?
A car, minivan, van, SUV, pick-up truck, or motorcycle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds that has been assembled in the United…
The new “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” deduction could save you money
If you’re a working person saving for a reliable ride or a retiree looking to replace an old vehicle, the new “no tax on car loan interest” rule might put…
March in history
* Harvard University students in March 1939 thrilled the public with their new fad: Goldfish swallowing. * On March 15, 1937, the first blood bank was…
Why you don’t see your nose?
Your schnoz is right there between your eyes all the time, so why don’t you notice it? It’s a brain thing. The brain treats the nose as irrelevant. It is…
Top 10 most popular dog names
Out of all the estimated 68 million pet dogs in the U.S., some names reign among dog owners. The top name of all is Luna, according to U.S. News & World…
One event not revived in the modern Olympics
Introduced in 648 BC, the pankration (meaning all strength or power) was the most brutal event in the Olympic games. Reminiscent of the modern Mixed…
First Olympics had one event
The first ancient Greek Olympic Games, traditionally dated to 776 BC at Olympia in honor of Zeus, consisted of only one event: the stadion race’a short…