Beach shells steeped in history and lore
You see them everywhere in coastal areas, those showy fan-shaped shells, with a many-colored fluted exterior. They’re so eye-catching in a glass bowl,…
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 facts about distracted driving
According to 2017 statistics from the CDC: * 6% of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involved a distracted driver. * 3,166 people died in…
Here’s what to do if you witness an accident
Seeing someone injured on the job can be frightening and maybe even leave you feeling confused. But for better or for worse, you are a witness, and you…
Mask update: Beware unexpected results of wearing masks
Wearing a homemade mask is not perfect protection, but researchers say it is probably better than nothing. Be sure mask-wearing does not give false…
Document your possessions
When you take out renter’s insurance, you’ll be asked to list your possessions and maybe to photograph them. It is easy to forget to do the same when you…
What is not covered by renter’s insurance?
Generally any damage from flood, underground water, earthquakes, mudslides, settling, sinkholes, deterioration, contamination, nuclear hazard, birds,…
Renter’s insurance and your boat
While renter’s insurance typically covers all your belongings, if your boat or car is damaged in a fire or another disaster, it probably won’t be covered….
First auto policy
The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., issued its first automobile insurance policy on Feb. 1, 1898. Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo, N.Y., got…
Renter’s insurance usually covers theft, rioting, looting
Renter’s insurance usually covers rioting, looting If you have renter’s insurance today, you are likely covered for malicious mischief, that includes…
What to look for in renter’s insurance
Before you find yourself standing outside watching your belongings burn up with your apartment, consider buying renter’s insurance. It doesn’t cost that…