Saks collapses, but luxury retail lives on
Saks Fifth Avenue was once — and to some, perhaps still is — an iconic luxury department store, but the actual Fifth Avenue part of the business may not…
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.
Ask the Expert: What are contingencies in a real estate deal?
A contingent offer remains a cornerstone of home buying. It allows buyers to commit to purchasing a property only if certain conditions are met. If those…
Downsizing: When to decide to simplify
So, your knees hurt going up those stairs. You moved your craft work into Junior’s room, but there are still two rooms totally unused. And, don’t even…
Break your phone addiction and improve your life
It’s not exactly news that phones are addictive, or that they can distract you from your real-life responsibilities at work and at home. According to…
9 tips for living with your first roommate
For freshman college students, moving out of their home usually means moving in with a roommate, often a stranger. The conflicts this spawns are…
AI-powered telemedicine has launched
El Salvador is pioneering telemedicine, powered by AI, through an app launched in November 2025 under President Nayib Bukele. This free mobile platform,…
Some historical discoveries were just dumb luck
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University may have accidentally engineered a cancer treatment breakthrough. The team originally aimed to create a…
AI education to personalize school system
In December 2025, xAI announced a landmark partnership with the Government of El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele, to launch the world’s first…
What to do when a kid reverses the letter d
There are many techniques for correcting a child’s common error of reversing the letter d. One of the easiest ways is to have the child write out the…
What to do with that bag of chopped garlic
So, you had a recipe that called for half a teaspoon of chopped garlic and you bought a bag. Now you still have nearly a full bag of garlic. What to do?…