Is it time to break up with barcodes?
Barcodes have worked well since they were first invented in 1952, but turns out that they don’t play nice with bots. The average person can’t read…
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.
Bestselling cereals
National Cereal Day occurs on March 7, but the highest consumption of cereal is in January and February, according to Food Manufacturing. In 2021, the top…
A sweet history of breakfast cereal
Is the best part of waking up cereal and milk in your cup? Turns out, dry cereal has quite a fascinating history, and while it’s common today, it’s also a…
Ask the Expert: What is a conforming loan?
A conforming loan is one that conforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are giant government-chartered mortgage…
Break out the bubbly: Things to celebrate in the 2023 real estate market
The new year will almost certainly bring home buyers more homes to choose from and better prices, experts say. According to MarketWatch, a fresh group of…
Quell that Sunday night anxiety
They love their jobs, but many people get a sinking feeling on Sunday. Friday has that sense of freedom. Saturday is all yours. Then, Sunday, you start to…
Five tips to gain recognition at work
Workers nationwide say they feel unappreciated at work. In fact, according to Inc. magazine, more than 60 percent of workers feel unappreciated on the…
The jewelry that requires long-term commitment
When it comes to self-adornment, people can choose from an increasing number of permanent and semi-permanent options, like eyeliner, eyebrows, tattoos and…
Little resolutions that make a big impact
Forget splashy goals that you forget about by February (or sooner). Here are some simple resolutions that may not seem like much, but can create lasting…
New year, new finances
Were you better off last year than this year? If the answer is No, or you don’t know the answer, you’ve got some work to do. A study by Princeton Research…