Some 401(k) fears valid, others not, experts say
Fear: The boss might steal it Somewhere on a assembly line is a young worker who once told a reporter: I wouldn’t put my money in a 401(k) because the…
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.
How to pay taxes when retired
Many retirees have to pay taxes quarterly, usually in April, June, September and January. The idea is that each retiree should estimate the amount of…
Taxes and retirement: What is taxed?
Upon retirement, you don’t get a paycheck with the proper amount of taxes withheld. That’s obvious. What may not be so obvious until you retire is the…
A look at today’s office etiquette and interpersonal skills
According to The Conover Company, research shows that inferior interpersonal skills are the No. 1 reason employees don’t get along, fail to get promoted,…
The etiquette of doing business abroad
Every facet of U.S. business abroad depends upon its international relationships. As a result, it’s vital that business professionals understand what is…
The secret of telecommuter etiquette: Communication
According to Commpro, definite etiquette factors are involved in being a responsible part- or full-time telecommuter. Because the manager and co-workers…
What do daffodils and real estate home sales have in common?
You know the answer: They both bloom in spring. About 40 percent of home sales will be taking place from now to June, when the spring season gets people…
Ask the expert: My lender recommended a USDA loan. Isn’t that a farm loan?
No, you don’t have to buy a farm or milk cows to qualify for a USDA loan. In fact, this government-backed mortgage is more widely available than you might…
The world’s vast collection of salt
The oceans contain vast amounts of salt. According to sciencescore.com, the saltiest ocean is the Atlantic. Oceans at the poles are the least salty. But…
Travel green with a few easy changes
Just as our most well-intentioned dieting plans can be derailed when traveling, so too can our Going Green intentions. In the scramble to prepare for…