Numbers look good for house hunters
As spring fades away and summer vacations go on the record books, house hunters are scanning the economy and coming up with some great conclusions. One of…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Be aware of the bogus rental ad scam
According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, young professionals are being targeted by newspaper and Craigslist scammers. They offer great apartments at…
Moneywise Cellphone insurance facts
If you make a claim on your cellphone insurance, you might be shocked that the deductible is about the same as what you paid for the phone in the first…
The box that changed the world
Imagine trying to sort out 500,000 small packages, each from a different place, each going to a different place, each one must be individually handled,…
Author: Goods of the world defy gravity
Consider today’s global civilization. You see it every single day from your morning cup of coffee to your iPhone. Yet, it is largely invisible. According…
Celebrating our nation’s 240th anniversary: Happy Birthday, and God Bless America
As we consider the dramatic words of the Declaration of Independence, we wonder whether the writers knew the long-range impact of their words. Did they…
Work Notes: Young workers plan split
According to the annual Deloitte Global Millennial Survey, two-thirds of young workers are planning to leave their positions by 2020. The survey found…
Ask the Expert: How much paperwork is needed for a mortgage application?
Lenders are trying to reduce the amount of required paperwork for mortgages, but the list is still long. It is wise to gather the documents before you…
Towel warmers find a place in American baths
Novice American travelers are often mystified by the heated towel racks in European hotel rooms. But it will probably become a more familiar sight in the…
Spring: The big season for home sellers June: For buyers, the hunt is heating up
June is the month buyers begin looking for their dream homes in earnest. And real estate agents say the game is on. This June buyers are expected to…