On the road in a lightning storm: What you should do
It’s true that people are often safe inside a car during a lightning storm, but the reason for that is dangerously misunderstood. All-metal cars (not…
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.
Road Trip! Check off these important points before setting out
If vacation-time means a road trip, a few simple preparations can keep you safe and out of trouble. Under the hood: Check all fluids, including oil,…
They save lives, but . . . Know what happens when an airbag deploys
In 1969, the new trend in driving safety was air pillows. Those pillows stayed around but their name changed, and no wonder. An airbag is no pillow, but…
The benefits of using a fiduciary financial advisor
Last year a new law was written that, for the first time, required anyone advising 401k and IRA participants to act as a fiduciary with the obligation to…
Home renovations that offer the best resale value
Homeowners can use renovations to improve their quality of living, but not all improvements will provide the same return on investment at sale, according…
Opening a custodial investment account for children
Parents can open brokerage accounts for their children and get tax breaks, according to The Motley Fool. Custodial accounts are so named because they are…
The best values in June
June is a great time to buy movie tickets, produce and gym memberships, according to Deal News. Many movie theatres will offer special summer movie prices…
Stock rewards as a loyalty program
A new kind of loyalty program gives customers $1 worth of stock in a company every time they spend $100. That is thanks to a new company, Bumped. The…
Japanese business tradition is changing with the labor market
Japan’s tradition of lifelong employment with one company is changing as competition in the labor market heats up and encourages workers to leave for…
Amazon’s culture of high standards
Amazon’s meteoric growth over the past two decades can likely be attributed to its CEO Jeff Bezos and his culture of consistently high standards,…