The commute: Unhealthy part of the day?
The daily commute has more dangers than just sleepy drivers. One study says it appears to be pretty unhealthy. According to the study of 3,000 commuters…
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.
Understanding 401(k) vesting rules
The great thing about a 401(k) plan is that it allows your employer to make contributions to your retirement savings. But those contributions likely…
Good news and bad news on rate cuts
The Federal Reserve’s big rate cut in September is good news and bad news for consumers. On the plus side, if you are looking for a loan for a home or…
Beware online financial advice
Don’t take money advice from just anyone — reasonable guidance, right? Yet, young people do just that, and it can cause problems. A 2023 WallStreetZen…
New college savings option for grandparents
Grandparents now have a great way to help fund a grandchild’s higher education. Grandparents have the option to start a 529 college plan that grows over…
U.S. shipping ports fall behind in mechanization
The U.S. dockworkers strike in October not only emphasized U.S. dependence on goods from overseas, but also how far behind the U.S. has fallen in…
Strike highlights U.S. vulnerabilities
When U.S. dockworkers went on strike in early October, warnings of shortages and price spikes highlighted U.S. dependence on goods from overseas. The U.S….
Fed cuts interest rate, but is a recession guaranteed?
After years of high interest rates, the Federal Reserve finally slashed its benchmark lending rate by half a percentage point in late September, according…
Singles, unmarried couples can buy homes
Singles and unmarried couples can buy homes Buying a home as a single person has challenges, but it remains a viable option for many. Around 35 million…
Think ahead — far ahead
Consider all the small steps you take to get from home to office, office to meeting. Now think of all the steps you took that made those small steps…