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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.
Health & Fitness

Salad pizza

Salad Pizza: It’s what’s for dinner You’re trying to be good and eat healthy but you really, really want something more interesting than those greens…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Health & Fitness

Skin cancer 101

For decades, we’ve passed on the baby oil in favor of slathering on sunblock. The public health campaigns that warned of the dangers of skin cancer were…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Health & Fitness

When a snore is more than an annoyance

If you’ve ever slept next to someone who snores, you know the routine. Perhaps you’ve learned to live with it, or maybe you’re the partner who’s throwing…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Recipe

Cool summer combo for hot days

Hanging out by the pool on hot summer days calls for some cool summer recipes. Here’s just the ticket: Spicy Perspective has a great recipe for strawberry…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Fireworks safety
Safety

Fireworks safety

* Use fireworks on a hard, flat and level surface. The surface should be in an open area away from buildings, vehicles and shrubbery. * Use a long-handled…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Safety

Ideas for falling asleep fast

Fatigue is a safety issue that affects every aspect of life and work. But some people spend enough time in bed, they just don’t sleep. From night-to-night…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Safety

Seeing trouble: Our ability to recognize dangers seems to evolve

Consider new parents. When they bring their infant home, they also suddenly become aware of those many things they must do to keep their child safe. When…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Go on a money date

Ever heard of a money date? It’s a thing. On a money date, spouses agree to get together to talk finances in a (allegedly) fun and non-threatening way….

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026
Vested: It’s not what you wear; it’s what you own
Money & Personal Finance

Vested: It’s not what you wear; it’s what you own

It’s a term thrown around a lot, and it sounds important: vesting. As in, being fully vested — that sounds pretty good and it is. According to the IRS,…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 12, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Money-Tracking Tools

The best way to track spending is what works for you. For some, a big green paper spreadsheet works well. But you have to do the math. For others,…

byRick GoodJune 1, 2019July 11, 2026

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