Managing up is just as important as managing down
While managers are primarily responsible for managing their employees, it is clear that the relationship they have with their own boss is often 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.
Buying your first house
Buying a new house is easy: Dive into some websites. Pick a house you like. Press “Add to Cart” and 10 minutes later you’re picking new furniture. …Nah….
Market Report: Prices rising
Since there are relatively few homes for sale nationwide, the prices of the homes that are for sale are going up. An important home price survey, released…
Ask the Expert: List price
Is the ‘list price’ on a property negotiable? A list price is never ironclad. A seller is not obligated to sell at the list price even if someone wants to…
Best destinations left to avoid light pollution
The night sky surrounding Earth is a wonder to behold – assuming that it can be seen in the first place. According to Science Magazine, more than 80…
2017 scored a perfect safety rating among airlines
According to USA Today, more than four billion passengers flew safely on 38 million flights during 2017 with zero fatalities. The foundation of safety in…
U.S. airlines are checking more inbound electronic devices
International travelers are increasingly faced with searches of electronic devices, according to Customs and Border Protection. According to USA Today,…
Book appreciation and the power of the printing press in Europe
In an age when the knowledge of the world is accessible with a few key strokes, it’s difficult to appreciate the world’s hunger for knowledge before…
Benefits of joining a professional organization for millennials
Professional organizations could feel like a dated idea for many millennials but a recent Buzz Marketing survey shows that new groups founded by peers of…
Gift ideas for frugal people
Finding the right gift for a loved one can be a difficult task, but The Simple Dollar recommends sticking to local, handmade, practical, and durable gifts…