Apple makes big leap into the finance industry
Apple’s newly designed MacBook Air stole the show at the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (AWDC) back in June, but the most important…
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.
The truth about alcohol and shopping
It’s late. You are sitting at home. Your movie is done — and so is that bottle of chardonnay. You flick through the channels and stop at an exciting…
Era of free or cheap shipping may be over
Could the days of free and low-cost shipping be coming to an end? For several years now, consumers have been able to rely on Amazon and its Prime program,…
High impact of fuel prices
If you are wondering about rising gas prices, consider the impact of high fuel prices on shipping. New tractor-trailer rigs have fuel tanks that hold 300…
Before Amazon, Sears disrupted retail
Back in May, Sears announced that it was closing roughly 100 stores, cutting the company’s footprint in half. Even those stores that survived the…
Canning history: How canned food revolutionized society
You might not realize it, but the humble cans of soup gathering dust in your pantry helped revolutionize the world. And believe it or not, canned food…
Leaders: Peter Thiel looks to future
When you think of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO, may come to mind first. But venture capitalist Peter Thiel also played a major role in…
Ask the Expert
I want to buy a house, but there is a good chance I will be transferred in the next five years. What kind of mortgage is good for me? You could try an…
Sellers still getting big prices; demand dips
Nationwide, the red-hot real estate market is losing a bit of its blush as the pressure of inflation and higher interest rates mean fewer buyers are…
How to give and receive a compliment
Basics first: Be sincere and don’t make the compliment too big or too small. Be specific. Don’t say you’re good at your job, say it was a great report….