Train trestles: The unexpected danger
It might seem romantic to walk on train tracks and trestles — those mysterious roads to elsewhere. But before do, you should know two things: It is…
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.
Insurance to buy in your 50s
Long-term care insurance can help to protect your savings should a spouse go into a nursing home. But, like all things insurance, it is best purchased…
Insurance to buy in your 30s
Term life insurance is dirt cheap when you’re young, but it becomes dramatically more expensive the longer you wait. It’s tempting to wait to buy life…
A mental error that can keep you in debt
Maybe a little debt doesn’t feel too bad, but sooner or later people ask themselves, “Is it too much?”. That’s when they start comparing themselves to…
Caution lights for the 2018 tax filer
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) may not mean reduced taxes for every taxpayer, but it figures prominently for the American population as a whole….
When the company loses an employee costs add up
Ever think about what it costs a company to lose an employee to turnover? According to Inc., the figure in December 2018 was 33 percent of the employee’s…
What Generation Z brings to the marketplace
Born between the early ’90s and 2010, the first waves of Generation Z are either working or seeking a job now. According to the consulting firm…
Ask the Expert: Do the math
I am 35 and I’ve never owned a home. Now that I am paying attention to mortgage rates, I see an increase. Should I wait — or worry? Simply put: It’s a…
Market Report: Millennials become buyers as market normalizes
Eleven years after the real estate crash that triggered a recession, there’s good news: the market appears to have normalized in recent years. Sales…
Tips to detail your car
Why should spring cleaning be relegated to our homes? Our cars need a thorough scrubbing as well – and there’s nothing better than a sparkling set of…