Easy cream scones and lemon curd
Enjoy the sunny, sharp flavor of lemon curd on a warm scone, fresh from the oven. It doesn’t take a pastry chef to throw this combo together, either. From…
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.
Staying aware of hazards
There’s a law against it. There are procedures to prevent it. There’s even a checklist to show that you prepared for it. And when it comes to real life,…
Fall protection again tops list of OSHA violations
Reporting its most frequently cited violations, OSHA found that violations of fall protection standards topped the 2020 list for the 10th consecutive…
Keep batteries from kids, pets
Little batteries look harmless enough. If a toddler puts one in his mouth, however, it could lead to choking or serious burns if the battery chemical has…
Keep an eye out for cyclists
Warmer weather means more people are riding their bikes to work. Here are a few tips for drivers on how to share the road: * Respect bike paths. Don’t use…
Inspect your ladder before spring use
Before starting spring clean up and chores, be sure to inspect your ladder. Look for: * Tight bolts. * A wobble in the ladder. * Missing steps or tread. *…
Nice surprise! Stimulus doesn’t count as income
Tax free money? Is that even possible? It seems so with stimulus checks. Stimulus payments are not considered taxable income and will not be subject to…
Home office deduction: Remote workers won’t be able to claim this deduction
Seems simple, right? You started working from home so why not claim a tax break for your own home office? It’s not that easy, according to Kiplinger….
Early refund offers may be expensive
You see advertisements everywhere during tax season telling taxpayers not to wait for the IRS to send their refund. The ads says they will give you money…
Unemployment benefits are taxable
State employment agencies will issue 1099 forms to unemployment insurance recipients. The total compensation on the 1099 is taxable and must be reported.