Financial apps help you invest leftover pennies
Behavioral economists have proved one big truth: The best financial decisions are automated. If your bills get deducted on autopay, you are never late…
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.
Budget surprises
Just when you think you are rolling along budget-wise: Surprise! The car breaks down. As a matter of fact, according to American Express, in 2017 nearly…
Finances: The difference between an emergency and a surprise
Let’s talk emergency funds. Most money management experts say one of the first things you have to do is build an emergency fund. Usually the number they…
The benefits and drawbacks of unpaid internships
Each year, about 1.5 million internships open to workers in America and around half of those were unpaid in 2016, according to Fortune. Unpaid internships…
Staying sharp and engaged at work
Staying engaged with work has become a problem, according to staffing experts at Robert Half. Their Office Team survey showed that the typical employee…
Exit interviews remain important for companies
No company likes it when good a employee leaves, and most conduct exit interviews to find out why. Harvard Business Review conducted surveys in 2012 and…
Ask the Expert: 1031 exchanges
I have a rental property which I have maintained for a few years. Now I have an opportunity to sell it and buy another rental property closer to my house….
Why DIY doesn’t always save you money
It’s tempting to watch those home remodeling shows and think it’s easy to complete a major project in a weekend. Whether it’s a new shower or a kitchen…
Cabin Fever Workouts: When winter makes you stay home
Let’s face it: winter can be long when you’re in a cold-weather location, and the gym gets old after awhile. When you can’t get outside, sometimes it…
Is college worth the cost to you?
College gives young people more than a degree. It is also offers critical thinking skills while forcing young people to manage independent living. But is…