SUV sales set to pass family sedan
SUV sales are set to passthose of the family sedan Small sport-utility vehicles are becoming family favorites. Families say the ride is great, it gets…
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.
Moneywise: Some insurers ending life insurance policies
Some insurers are terminating life insurance policies Very low interest rates are causing some life insurers to cancel policies, according to insurance…
Small business owner asks …
“What happens when GPS can’t find you? Online maps are often wrong, which can be a big headache for a small business. Customers may swamp the store with…
Companies hope to retrieve business knowledge of pre-retirees
Companies hope to retrieve the business knowledge of pre-retirees Companies across the country from defense contractors to General Motors and General…
Labor market improves for new college grads
Work Notes Labor market improves for new college graduates At last, incomes for the latest college diploma-holders has risen to the highest level in more…
Ask the expert: Is the market right for buying a home?
What do you think? I think that if your job is secure, and you want and need a better home, you should make your move now. Next year, or even later this…
Tiny table evolves
The tall but tiny French table was first seen in the 18th century and in the last 300 years it has served various purposes. In the 1920s it became a…
A few things to consider when selecting your next home
Your list of must-haves and wants is probably simple, detailing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, family room and storage space. Here are some other…
Rethink your after-work routine
Bad day at work? Leave it there Is it time to rethink your after-work routine? If you get home stressed from traffic, annoyed by the boss and generally…
Buy yourself an airport lounge pass
Grueling layover? Buy yourself a lounge pass The cushy airline lounges usually are a free perk to high fliers. Free drinks, food, lovely chairs –…