The man who paid himself in $1 bills
In 2015, Scott Parker told The New York Times about a fascinating lesson he taught his six children about the value of money. One day, he had his bank pay…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Use your inheritance wisely
Traditional advice on handling a windfall such as an inheritance is all about the one-third plan. Spend a third on something you want or need. Pay off…
Insure collectibles
Most home insurance policies do not cover collectibles, but if they do, the coverage limits may be just $1,500 to $2,000, according to Go Banking. If you…
Purpose for money
“Give your income a purpose. Whether it’s paying off debt, saving for an emergency fund or investing for retirement, there should be clear long-term goals…
The cutting-edge history of the disposable blade
Consider the sharp, but humble disposable safety razor blade. Check out the trash can in a bathroom and there’s a good chance you’ll find a disposable…
Left at the altar? China faces a growing marriage problem
China wants people to say “I do,” but an increasing number of Chinese are saying “we won’t.” A record low 6.83 million Chinese people got married in 2022,…
Hoarding talent: The latest business strategy
In the face of recessionary fears, many businesses have maintained staff, even though they expect an economic downturn. Going against conventional wisdom,…
Ask the Expert: How do student loans affect the ability to get a mortgage?
How do student loans affect my ability to get a mortgage? How do student loans affect the ability to get a mortgage? Your student loans don’t necessarily…
An upgrade that says ‘welcome!’
Compared to other updates you can make on your house, a beautiful front door doesn’t cost that much, but it does give a cheerful welcome to guests and…
Empower yourself with self-discipline
How different your life could be if you had more self-discipline in more areas? Unfortunately for most of us, we are disciplined only in certain parts of…