Tamales ring in New Year luck!
Tamales date back over 8,000 years to Mesoamerica (Aztec, Maya, and earlier cultures). They were portable, calorie-dense food for hunters, warriors, and…
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.
Shovel snow safely
For homeowners in the North and Midwest, shoveling snow isn’t optional. But every year, more than 11,000 Americans visit ERs for snow-shoveling injuries,…
Forklift tipover safety: what you need to know
Of all annual forklift-related fatalities in the U.S., tipovers account for 25’42 percent, the leading cause of deaths and serious injuries. With OSHA…
The real cost of premium credit card rewards
If you think you might be missing out on credit cards that offer big rewards, think again. The big, premium cards promise fantastic rewards: Uber rides,…
Student loans: Secret debt trap waiting for parents
If you’re one of the millions of parents sending a son or daughter to college next year, you’re worried about financial aid’and you should be. There’s a…
Investment Basics: Your 401(k): A Simple Guide to Retirement Savings
A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by many U.S. employers. Think of it as a special piggy bank at work where you (and often your boss) put…
Going, going, gone: Disappearing U.S. industries
The good news is that workers in the leisure and hospitality industry will probably always have a job. But the glory days are in the rearview mirror for…
Truck driving schools reviewed
The federal Transportation Department is cracking down on truck driving schools after a fatal crash killed three people. According to Transportation…
The man who invented the 401(k), revolutionizing retirement
In the 1970s, a man who grew up on a rural Pennsylvania farm did one thing that built fortunes, and security, for millions of people. He invented the…
Countdown to the sale! Start now to sell fast
As we countdown to the new year, it’s time, too, to take the steps toward getting you in your new house. Preparation is key to making your house stand out…