Warren Buffett’s investment strategy still pays
There’s arguably no investor more famous than Warren Buffett. The so-called Oracle of Omaha is worth north of $100 billion, more than the market cap of…
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.
Why Ford stopped accepting orders for Maverick pickup trucks
Looking to buy a Ford Maverick pickup truck? If you don’t already have an order in, you might have to wait until 2023. During the first few days in…
Why is Microsoft buying up game developers?
Microsoft has acquired a lot of companies over the years. Not so surprising, given that the company has a market cap north of $2 trillion and is active in…
Ask the Expert: What is a non-conforming loan?
What is a non-conforming loan? A non-conforming loan is different than the conventional loan standards. So, first, let’s talk about conforming loans. A…
Escalation clause: This is my offer, but it’s really higher
If you want to buy a house in a very competitive market, an escalation clause might be something to consider. An escalation clause automatically raises…
Good work habits to set you up for success
If you want to succeed in your job, good habits are essential. No one is perfect and not everything is under our control, but a few healthy workplace…
The fork: A brief history
For a short time in the year 1004, it was the talk of Venice. An aristocrat’s foreign bride, offending all the guests at the wedding feast without saying…
Play a video game for science
A video game developed in Barcelona, Spain, will help scientists advance research into breast cancer. In other words, play a game and solve a problem….
Kindle books
If you plan to read a book on your Kindle while traveling, be sure to download the book before you leave. Even with the right password, Amazon may not let…
Choosing a seat
If you haven’t flown for a while, before you book your trip, remember that there is a big difference in airplane seat comfort in the economy section. For…