Why it is important to talk about money
Money has become a bit of a taboo subject in American culture. Along with religion and politics, few other topics that are so eagerly avoided among…
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.
Never use a Roth IRA as an emergency fund
Roth IRAs are unique retirement tools in that they allow the owner of the account to withdraw their original deposits from the account at any time without…
When will checks disappear?
The paper check is a dinosaur walking. Not yet extinct, but close. The 300-year-old form of payment had a good run. According to Bloomberg, the average…
Rent tools instead of buying them
Renting tools instead of buying them If you think doing a job yourself will save money, wait until you start buying tools. A lawn mower is one thing but…
Do over: When first impressions are bad
You don’t always get a do-over in life but, with a little effort, people can help erase bad first impressions. Remember that a bad first impression isn’t…
OSHA rolls back regulations, reporting
OSHA has rolled back some of its detailed reporting on workplace fatalities, a move that has been backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which thought the…
New AR experiences on the horizon
Business Notes New AR experiences could benefit retail If Pokemon Go didn’t bring people walking into retail Pokestops, new games on the horizon just…
Ask the Expert: Buying a duplex
We’re thinking that buying a duplex would be a good idea. What do you think? Buying a duplex is an excellent way to build equity and reduce taxes, as long…
What can a real estate agent do for me when I want to sell my home?
The data tell the story: A real estate agent can sell your house faster and for a higher price than you would get by selling it on your own. In fact,…
The importance of showing gratitude
Everyone knows that it is good manners to thank people. What might be less intuitive is that showing gratitude creates a whole host of positive outcomes…