Calorie information in restaurants helps curb eating
A new study carried out by the National Bureau of Economic Research has shown that diners tend to order food with about 3 percent fewer calories when the…
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.
Cranberry orange baked french toast casserole
Cranberries and oranges have long been a part of many family Christmas traditions and they are still a fun way to inject a little history into the…
New safety stats: Women injured more on the job; men die more
A new injury facts database revealed in October showed the workplace fatalities rose 7.3 percent, with men overwhelmingly represented in fatalities….
Never another accident. Could it be true
Safety and technology experts say a new traffic revolution is near — an era when there will be few if any traffic accidents. Maybe even few traffic jams….
Can balance transfers backfire?
The average American had $6,354 in credit card debt at the end of 2017 which continues the upward trend of recent years, and many people might be looking…
Tax moves to make before year-end
As April’s tax deadline looms, there are some things you can do before Dec. 31 to cut your tax bill. First, use any extra money to make a final…
Money saving tips during holiday shopping
Avoid impulsive shopping during the holidays by making your plan and sticking to it. One method to avoid the madness, according to Real Simple, is to work…
Christmas gift giving etiquette in the workplace
For a festive and confident holiday, follow the etiquette of gift-giving in the office, according to U.S. News. Traditionally, employees don’t buy a gift…
Stay honest, positive in job interviews
A previous employer can and will discuss your performance on the job, so be honest in interviews and stay positive when you are applying for a new job. No…
Thanksgiving by the numbers
* 46 million turkeys are eaten during Thanksgiving each year. (source: History.com) * Americans spent $14.2 billion on Thanksgiving and Black Friday in…