What to do when an investment performs poorly
People often think their homes and other possessions are worth more than they are. According to the Journal of Economic Perspectives, that’s why sellers…
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.
2018 changes to standard deductions
* Note: These changes are for 2018 taxes to be filed in 2019 Married filing jointly: Standard deduction rises $300 to $13,000. Single taxpayers and…
In 2018, you can contribute more to your 401(k)
There’s good news for 401(k) savers in 2018: They can put $500 more into their plan. The IRS has announced that the 401(k)contribution limit has been…
Shop car insurance rates
Car insurance rates vary significantly by insurer. Instead of sticking with your insurance company out of habit or convenience, you could save hundreds of…
How investors allocate assets
The classic mix of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds is largely preferred by investors, according to a 2015 study by Dreyfus. About 54 percent of…
Moneywise: ‘All-weather’ portfolio
‘All-weather’ portfolio Motivation expert Tony Robbins recently created an ‘all weather’ portfolio through his interviews with billionaire Ray Dalio. The…
Robotic distribution spread unevenly
Robots are working in manufacturing but their use is heavily concentrated in the Midwest and upper South, a Brookings Institution study found. The robotic…
Management Message You Can Use: Let’s have some fun this holiday!
Wishing you joy and peace! It’s common these days to complain during the holidays about how commercialized the season has become. In fact, complaining…
Work Notes So much for wide open spaces
It’s an idea that rang true: Open up the office. For thousands of startups and office remodels, egalitarian open offices have been in. No more stuffy…
What is a conforming loan?
Ask the Expert What is a conforming loan? A conforming loan is one that conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are…