Prevent eye injuries with the correct protective eyewear
It seemed harmless enough. A sheriff’s deputy from Birmingham, Ala., was pulling a nail with needle-nose pliers when the nail slipped. In a second, 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.
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A college degree for less than $1,000 a year?
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Manage expenses with a sinking fund
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Best day to go shopping
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Low wage workers fare better
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Cell phone rates rise
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Re-fi on large mortgages
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ChatGPT could be coming to your car
ChatGPT be coming to a pickup truck near you. General Motors, in partnership with Microsoft, is exploring ways to integrate the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT…