Ask the Expert: What mortgage is right for me?
I expect to be transferred in five years. What kind of mortgage is right for me? You could try an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and, in fact, they can be very…
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.
Your bidding tool in a competitive market
In a competitive real estate market, buyers have one tool that can make their offer stand out: The escalation clause. An escalation clause automates…
Reading list to become a better manager
Even the most experienced manager should find ways to learn and grow in the workplace. Try one of these reader-recommended titles for professional growth…
Ask the AI
With the advent of AI will humans all have to become more like the Amish to find meaning? Grok No, humans won’t need to become like the Amish to find…
What world will the grandkids live in?
What will life be like when no person, regardless of intelligence, can ever command the most knowledge about a particular subject? This is just one of the…
Bonobos are surprisingly deep thinkers
We’re unlikely to ever experience a Planet of the Apes-style ape takeover, but if we do, bonobos will probably be the ones to watch out for. That’s…
Must-miss tourist traps for your road trip
The summer road trip is truly one of the most noble American traditions, and just about everyone has been on one. Our country is jammed full of great…
Is air travel safe?
A helicopter collides with a plane. An air traffic control tower goes dark. Near misses. With all these high profile air traffic problems, you might…
Consider options (and the future) when choosing privacy fencing
If you have to install a privacy fence, you have a lot of options but it boils down to one dynamic: Expense versus maintenance. Wood fencing is just less…
Time to clean house? Get the documents out of drawers
You might be surprised at how many people have financial documents scattered all over the house — on the kitchen counter, in the hall closet, a drawer,…