Make it easy for the EMTs
Any time you have to call for emergency help, do what you can to meet the EMTs or at least be in an accessible position. Go outside immediately: In a…
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.
No butter for a burn
Minor burns are not helped by applying toothpaste or any kind of butter. These remedies actually trap heat in the burn. Instead, use cool water — not ice…
What to do for something in the eye
Once in a while, everyone gets something in their eye: a bit of makeup, a grain of sand, or an eyelash. When that happens, never rub your eye. Immediately…
Severe allergic reaction
People with known severe allergies should always carry epinephrine — and use it promptly if exposed to an allergen, according to a study in the Journal…
How to treat minor cuts
Who hasn’t gotten a paper cut and immediately put the injured digit in the mouth? If we have a choice, we really shouldn’t do that. Running tap water or…
Develop an ear for uncommon names
Develop your ear for uncommon names One of the single most important skills for anyone in business is cultivating an ear for uncommon names. After all,…
Understanding tax implications of IRAs
Of the many investment options, an IRA offers a safe, growing retirement fund. There are two IRA options — the standard IRA and a Roth IRA — and it’s…
How did the rate cut affect consumers?
In late July, The Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time since 2008 when it announced a quarter-point cut in interest rates. The rate cut directly…
Withdrawing money in retirement
If you’re someone who has been socking money away throughout your career, seeding a variety of retirement accounts, you’ll enter retirement with a lot of…
Community banking makes towns flourish
In this day of mergers, acquisitions, and massively large corporations, it may seem slightly surprising that community banks still flourish in the face of…