9 Tips to avoid holiday safety hazards
Christmas is a time to celebrate, spend time with family and friends, and to relax. But, it’s also a time when safety should be on your mind because the…
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.
Banks stop banking on mortgages, report says
Fearful of regulations and expensive penalties, banking is backing away from traditional mortgages. According to Inside Mortgage Finance, banks loaned…
Study: Wealthy stay in cities; others move
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Fool’s gold
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Investing: early beats often
Take three typical investors: Investor A invests $1,200 a year for 10 years beginning at age 18. Then he does nothing for the next 39 years. Investor B…
Buying cheaper than renting
A study by Trulia.com shows that, in 100 of the largest metropolitan areas, buying a home is cheaper than renting. Averaging all areas, buying a home is…
Immigrants own homes at similar rate as U.S. born
Immigrants are approaching home ownership levels of U.S.-born residents, according to Trulia.com. Half of the immigrants in the country owned homes last…
A message you can use or change: A wish for you this holiday
As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you for your help, your support, and your good work in 2016. We wish you the joy of giving, The pleasure of…
Holiday shoplifters hit retailers
A study by Checkpoint Systems shows that holiday shoplifting accounts for about a third of all losses during a retail year. The Retail Holiday Season…
Swap or auction? Office gifting can be fun
Christmas gift swaps in the workplace can be a fun way to bond with coworkers. Here are five themes for Christmas gift swaps at work: 1. The ever-popular…