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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.
Show booth needs access, not just size
Business

Show booth needs access, not just size

Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to a trade show booth, marketing companies say. Instead, traffic flow and location can better influence…

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Business

Take care on social media

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg once said: Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. That’s helpful for dispensing good…

byRick GoodAugust 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Supply of housing sees increase

Good news for buyers who have been watching and waiting: the market is showing signs of increased supply and a potential cooling of prices. In other…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Kitchen sinks can be a design feature

Love it or hate it, the fact is, we spend a lot of time at the kitchen sink. Plus it’s a feature of the room that can draw the eye, so why not take a…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the Expert: Co-signing a child’s mortgage

Should I co-sign my kid’s mortgage? As a parent, you would do anything for your child. But co-signing a mortgage is a major business decision, not just a…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Personal Development

About those resolutions

Not to nag, but how do those New Year’s resolutions look right about now? Still on the docket, or nah? Don’t feel too badly. According to some reports, 80…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
How to exercise your face
Personal Development

How to exercise your face

Mom always told us to watch out lest our face would freeze that way. She was talking about that pouty little scowl, but what if there are actually more…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Personal Development

Walkin’ in Memphis for home design

From movie remakes (Bill and Ted – yeah, really) to shows like Stranger Things, the ’80s seem to be back on our minds. The same goes for contemporary home…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
General Interest

Camping for foodies: Break out the foil

Sure, hot dogs are yummy and s’mores are fun and sentimental – but does the camping menu have to be so limited? No it does not. From hot breakfast…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Getting lost in the woods — and making it back out
General Interest

Getting lost in the woods — and making it back out

According to a recent study, the folks who embark upon extreme backpacking adventures and exploration are not the ones who are most vulnerable to…

byRick GoodJuly 1, 2019July 12, 2026

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