Ask the Expert: Are there any tax advantages to owning a home?
There can be all sorts of financial advantages to home ownership and some tax advantages, too. The primary financial advantage of homeownership, as…
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.
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Volunteer to show your love for animals
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, and it’s a great time to volunteer some time and energy to helping our furry friends. Here are a few ways…
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You hear a song you love and what’s one of the first things you want to do? Share it with a friend, of course. That’s the very human impulse that started…
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Dirty finances: Crypto money laundering on the rise
By now, you’ve likely heard of bitcoin and other so-called cryptocurrencies. These assets have become hot investment vehicles in recent years, especially…
Jump rope activities for kids
Jumping rope is a great way for kids to get some outdoor exercise and engage their brains, whether they do it solo or with friends. And since jump ropes…
Lamp repair 101: A quick DIY tutorial
Old lamps are easy to find — junk shops, flea markets, antique stores and yard sales are full of them. Some might be hideous, but others might look great…