Father’s Day
In the new way of honoring those we love, we are about to see pictures of fathers popping up all over Facebook, Instagram, and all of social media. We’ll…
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.
Flag Day, June 14: Fly the flag properly to honor the country
Deeply woven through the history of our nation is the belief that the U.S. Flag should be duly respected and appropriately displayed, to honor the country…
These three stretches will help you avoid golf injuries
Golf related injuries are common, especially among once a week golfers. For recreational golfers, the most common injuries involve the lower back,…
Ten-minute workouts bring better health
For those who are out of shape or out of time, 30-minute exercise sessions can be daunting. If your muscles and your schedule aren’t up to it all,…
Weight training saves and builds muscles
Between the ages of 30 and 70, adults typically lose at least 20 percent of their muscle tissue. The slow process of erosion has recently been named…
Creamy Brie recipe combines the sweet and savory
If it’s your first try, Brie might seem challenging. Brie and its lower-fat cousin, Camembert, are soft, creamy cheeses with a white mold rind. And, yes,…
Back to work? How to navigate, disinfect your work day
Each worker will want to routinely disinfect work spaces for at least two months (and maybe more if there is another outbreak of coronavirus in the fall)….
Emergency fund: Did the Covid crisis convince you?
One day in March millions of people found themselves out of work with no paycheck coming in. The Covid crisis hit everyone at the same time and it…
Three strategies if you are worried in the current crisis
Wild. That’s the ride of the stock market today. Up 500, down 1,000. Every day it is a new shock. You look at your holdings and a sign flashes in front of…
The six myths of financial planning
Many people may not realize that they could benefit from financial planning. The Institute of Certified Financial Planners says these are the most common…