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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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,…
Quarterly taxes due
Friendly reminder: quarterly taxes are due June 15. Those who file estimated quarterly taxes can do so via the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or…
Book Review: Is Online Interaction Worth Our Privacy?
Although it’s easy to shop online these days–and communicating with others is faster than dialing a phone number–it all comes with a price. Our privacy….