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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Toughness, compassion can lead to success
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Changing trends in the wine world
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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…
Family cruises are more affordable than you think
Families looking to travel and experience a host of unique activities will find that cruises offer a lot of value if they are willing to do their homework…
Purchase earlier for best plane ticket prices
Frequent travelers or those looking to book a trip will score the best fare prices when they purchase tickets about 70 days in advance of their flights,…