Why do high performers quit their jobs?
High-performing employees are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs than low performers but one in five are still apt to leave within the next six…
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.
Tips for buyers and sellers in a competitive market
Lots of buyers, but not enough homes are on the market! That’s the common refrain in today’s real estate market, and while it is not true in all areas, it…
Ask the Expert: No closing costs?
My husband is being transferred to another city for five years. We are going to sell our house and we are excited to buy in the new city. However, we will…
Girls tend to make different career choices than boys, study finds
Silicon Valley’s public hand-wringing over the lack of women in science and technology has focused on the workforce, which is 80 percent male. Perhaps the…
Travel versus vacationing: Best not to mistake the two
We don’t travel 2,000 miles or more just to eat at a new restaurant. Or do we? Well, yes. Vacationing involves pleasant sights, new food, excitement, and…
How to correct paying too much into a 401k
The limit on contributions to an individual’s 401k was $18,000 in 2017, and if a person accidentally pays too much into the account, it is crucial to…
Scientists struggle to bring back the White Rhino
There were once tens of thousands of the northern white rhinoceros roaming across Africa. The story of how humans hunted this species for its horn,…
Plan for your fall garden in spring
In May, we are excited about the colors of our perennial gardens, now just hinting at their summer glory. But while you plan for summer, don’t ignore…
The population is graying
Recently published projections by the US Census Bureau show that the number of people over the age of 65 is set to outnumber children by the year 2035….
Marriage equals more happiness, study finds
More people are choosing to live together rather than marry, but a recent study found that long-term happiness comes from “I do.” A recent study published…