Amazon betting billions on Thursday night football. Here’s why.
When you look at the size and scale of the online behemoth Amazon, it’s easy to forget that the company originally focused on selling books. Now they…
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.
CEOs fear recession in the near future
No matter the day, week, or year, if you check out business headlines, there’s a good chance that you’ll read that the sky is falling. Thing is, one day…
Taco Bell’s zany breakfast menu becomes more traditional
When you think of fast food breakfast, Taco Bell probably doesn’t jump right to the top of the list. Taco Bell has become known for its wacky breakfast…
Take advantage of the holiday mood in November real estate
At this time of year, everyone else is going over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house, but a brave few are headed into the real estate…
This is one of three short stories on how the QR code is being used in society.
Digital tipping a boon for buskers The cashless society has been hitting street artists and musicians (buskers) hard these days, but the QR code has come…
Preapproved or prequalified?
Sellers love preapproved buyers and, experts say, preapproval puts buyers in their best bargaining position. But sometimes buyers confuse preapproval and…
Ask the Expert: Is a reverse mortgage right for us?
Question: With the stock market down, we are worried about financing our retirement. Can a reverse mortgage help with that? Answer: Yes. If you want to…
Volunteering is good for business, good for you
A body of research shows that helping others can significantly reduce stress and enhance personal health. This helping requires personal contact with…
After a loss: Create new Thanksgiving, Christmas traditions
Thanksgiving and Christmas may be hard to face after a personal loss such as death or divorce. But it could also be the time you start reinventing…
How a bad decision can ruin your life
The things that can ruin your life have been passed down through the ages. They are not secrets. You can find a list the things you ought not to do…