Ask the Expert: Will mortgage rates drop soon?
Maybe. The Federal Reserve, whose decisions impact rates, will meet in October and a rate cut is at least possible and that could lead to somewhat lower…
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.
A ‘new’ trend in the housing market?
Many regions of the housing market are experiencing a trend not seen since at least 2013. With more houses for sale and with prices inching down, we are…
Skiers: It’s time to get in shape for the season
Skiing is more fun if your muscles are strong and your cardiovascular system is top notch. Smart dedicated skiers exercise year-round to stay in shape. If…
Tips for happiness from the expert life coach
To have a satisfying life, check this out Tips for happiness from the expert life coach Life Coach Tony Robbins has been talking about life satisfaction…
Grandma’s needlepoint is the new hot hobby
Haven’t you heard? There’s a hot new hobby that everyone wants to try, and it’s needlepoint. Yes, the same skill that your grandmother used to stitch up…
How were glasses invented, anyway?
It’s difficult for us to imagine, but before glasses existed or were available to anyone except the very wealthy, a huge number of people just couldn’t…
Local news goes dark
What is your local city council doing this month? Are they changing zoning? Raising taxes? What is your school district doing? Chances are increasingly…
Here’s a good approach to tidying
Bits of clutter: That nail file there, a random glass here, two pens on the table, yesterday’s mail. It all adds up to a junky look. One way to tackle…
The dishwasher wars: Who is right?
For an appliance that is supposed to save time, the dishwasher sure causes a lot of discord — mainly about how to load it. While it should be a simple…
Housewarming rituals welcome new homeowners
You’re dreaming of snuggling up in front of the fireplace in your new home this winter, but right now you need to make this new space your own. There are…