New reverse mortgages can be useful source of cash
These new reverse mortgages can be a useful source of cash in retirement Reverse mortgages have long been regarded at risky, last resort choices for…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
For caregivers: Random acts of kindness
A caregiver might be a man taking care of his disabled wife, an employed woman who cares for her dad with in the evening, or a full-time caregiver who…
Five ways to keep your memory sharp
It’s really no surprise, and you might have guessed what researchers recommend: The best ways to prevent cognitive impairment and memory problems is to do…
How many work perks can your marriage stand?
The unintended consequence of all the free meals, happy hours and activities that employers provide can mean employees’ social life may revolve around…
How to have a terrific visit with an older loved one
Many people, unsure of what to say to an older loved one, make brief visits to those in assisted living, rehab facilities, or nursing homes. Depending on…
7 seller mistakes from rude to dumb
News From Home Seven seller mistakesfrom rude to dumb Sellers may do a number of things that annoy buyers, says McKay Price, assistant professor of real…
The Iditarod: the trial of the mushers and their dogs
One of the nation’s last frontiers, Alaska has wilderness, vistas, big wild animals — and the last, greatest, most dramatic race on earth. The Iditarod…
5 ways to protect yourself from fraud
National Consumer Protection Week, Mar. 6-12 5 ways to protectyourself from fraud Ads on television or a friendly voice on the phone, can make a product…
Asia is the nursery for many new plants
Asia is the nursery for many plants We have Asia to thank for the wealth of modern plants that we take for granted: The lovely early Spring azaleas,…
Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack
Seems like one, but it isn’t Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack In spite of its name, broken-heart syndrome isn’t usually caused by a…