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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.
Money & Personal Finance

Home fixes that cost money to delay

In a home, small problems can quickly become big expensive ones, according to Home and Garden Television. Mold, for example, is a typical problem in wet…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Overdraft fee costs are rising

American consumers handed over about $11.45 billion in overdraft fees to banks in 2017 which was about $10 million more than 2016’s numbers, according to…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Money & Personal Finance

Extra money: Become a RentAFriend

Outgoing individuals that love meeting new people could make between $10 and $50 per hour to be a friend to others through RentAFriend, according to…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Business

Severance pay can sometimes be negotiated

A plant closes. Employees are out of a job. But in some cases, a company might offer severance pay and this could be negotiable. According to The Muse,…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Business

Ways to actually leave work on time

Working longer hours doesn’t create better results, according to Morten Hansen of the University of California, Berkley. Early in his career, Hansen…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Business

How to be seen as an expert

How to be seen an expert You can gain more respect in your area of expertise by using a few basic strategies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Start by…

byRick GoodOctober 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Time for the appraiser? Make your home shine

If you are selling or refinancing, the lender will have your home appraised. It’s different from a home inspection. A home inspector is primarily…

byRick GoodSeptember 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Personal Development

Toughness, compassion can lead to success

Success requires a balance of being tough on yourself with a capacity for self-compassion, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Becoming too tough on…

byRick GoodSeptember 1, 2018July 11, 2026
Changing trends in the wine world
Personal Development

Changing trends in the wine world

Wine continues to be a staple alcoholic beverage for many Americans and trends towards natural wine, urban wineries, and more convenient packaging will…

byRick GoodSeptember 1, 2018July 12, 2026
Personal Development

Car subscriptions could help frequent business travelers

Recently, cars have joined the plethora of products and services that are available to customers with a subscription-based model that allows them more…

byRick GoodSeptember 1, 2018July 11, 2026

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