April is National Donate Life Month: Organ donors save lives
Donate Life America has been partnering with other organizations since 2003 to celebrate National Donate Life Month during April each year. Once an…
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.
‘Latvian Stew’ pleases Moscow gentleman — and a family, too
In the 2016 novel A Gentleman in Moscow, the best seller by Amor Towles, the main character, Count Rostov, watches as a young man puzzles over a menu. The…
New headlight technology stalled by regulation
Outdated federal regulations have blocked automakers from introducing new headlight technologies that could help drivers see better and even prevent some…
Pedestrians, drivers distracted: Deaths hit high
Walkers, drivers dangerously distracted: Deaths hit high Pedestrians are dying at levels that haven’t been seen in 25 years, according to a new Governor’s…
Many dangers of a highway work zone
Highway work zones are annoying, but motorists should never leave the traffic lane to avoid delays. Even if the way appears clear, driving into a work…
Finding value in unheard of insurance companies
A recent poll of the top 10 insurance companies in 2018 includes a couple of nationally-known brands and many that the average American probably hasn’t…
Biggest 2018 tax changes for the middle class
The 2018 tax reform stands to make a significant impact on all Americans and provides relief to many middle-class families, according to The Motley Fool….
New tax laws impact the way people give to charity
According to the Wall Street Journal, the near doubling of the standard deduction in the recently passed tax bill changed the way many people are handling…
Using salvage groceries to help a food budget
There are many ways to save money on the food bill, but according to Lifehacker, salvage grocery stores are a great way to find incredible deals on a…
How to praise employees
Incorporating praise into a person’s management style is not difficult, and a little bit of effort can result in a significant return through the…