Family leave changes lie ahead
One of the promises President Trump made before he was elected was to tackle family caregiving costs. Americans have seen their incomes squeezed by the…
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.
Work Notes Contractors need liability insurance
Independent contractors are increasingly working at all types of businesses. From plumbing to consulting, companies are seeing the benefits of hiring…
Ask the Expert: As-is home loans
I’ve found a great as-is home that is actually in pretty good shape. The problem is it needs the roof replaced. Is it possible to get a loan that will…
Some homes will sell as-is Fix it up to get the best price
You have to think like a buyer to get the best price on your house. Buyers want dreams on a budget; usefulness that looks like extravagance; beauty…
Why people procrastinate and simple ways to stop it
Everyone procrastinates but some could admit to more than others. Although the occasional put-off errand might not have an immediate impact, chronic…
Can night owls be just as productive as early birds?
Early birds might get all the praise, but night owls stay sharp longer. So says one study that seems to contradict the social approval for people who wake…
Cherokee? Prove it to yourself
This may come as a shock to Baby Boomers, but Iron Eyes Cody, the native American who cried about litter, is not Cherokee. He’s not an Indian. He’s…
Earth Day 2017 Too late for the vaquita? Porpoise months from extinction
The small porpoise that lives only in the northern Gulf of California is down to 30 members, according to Science magazine. A new report in February…
Can you regulate quiet?
The Department of Transportation asked for public input on airline quiet in February as it pondered whether voice calls should be banned on flights….
Robots as pack mules
If you carry equipment to do home repairs, remodeling or gardening, you’ll soon be able to have a robotic pack mule. Fast Forward Piaggio, the company…