Credit cards declined more frequently in 2017
Twelve percent or 26 million people had either a credit or debit card declined last year in the U.S., according to USA Today. Insufficient funds accounted…
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.
When a personality conflict takes a bad turn
When a personality conflict in the workplace becomes outright hostility, workplace bullying has probably taken hold in the office. According to an…
Training: Going the last mile for new hires
New training programs aim to bridge the gap between college and a first job. Some companies have expanded and lengthened training to develop technology…
Identifying the ideal team player
The best team players have three virtues: humility, hunger, and smarts. According to Patrick Lencioni of management consulting firm The Table Group, these…
Dilemma: Buy big or big enough
Buying a house might come down to a choice: A big-enough house or the biggest house you can afford? The choice you make affects not just your wallet, but…
Cultivating resilience in mid-life
By the time people reach midlife, they’ve seen a lot, but chances are they haven’t seen it all. Researchers who study stress and resilience say mid-life…
Shakespeare had a good run, but is it over?
Born 454 years ago April 23, Shakespeare and his 38 plays and 154 sonnets are said to make up the foundation of English literature. He had a good run, but…
Clean up your room
Your room is you. Clean it up. That observation from University of Toronto Clinical Psychology Professor Jordan B. Peterson is part of the advice he gives…
Better meditation and prayer: Go with the flow
Meditation has been shown to decrease anxiety, depression and stress, but even the most dedicated practitioners make mistakes. The truth is there are no…
Wake up well
Some people hate to wake up and get up. Some do it on automation. Some enjoy it. Why not enjoy? It’s fairly easy to do. Sit up when you wake. Breathe…