March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month: Protecting your vision at work and beyond
Thousands of eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year, but up to 90 percent could be prevented simply by wearing proper safety eyewear. March is…
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.
Most dangerous cycling scenarios
It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating: Bicycling and motor vehicles are often a dangerous combination. According to sources like the National…
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,…
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…
The role of institutional investors in real estate
Amid the well-publicized housing affordability issue, President Trump made waves earlier this year with a proposal to ban institutional investors from…
Free $1,000 Trump accounts lure 1 million
If your child is born between 2025 and 2028, The government will put $1,000 in a retirement account for the child. You have to enroll your child in the…
Amazon exits brick-and-mortar — for now
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos said in 2012 that the giant online retailer would open physical stores, if they could find a truly different idea. As of 2026, Amazon…