Don’t drink, drive and Snapchat
The worst possible New Year’s decisions probably don’t seem so terrible at the time. Drinking and driving — the safety scourge of New Year — gets a lot…
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.
New Year’s budget resolution? Try zero-sum budgeting
If your goal is to make 2017, a better financial year, try Zero-Sum Budgeting, a simple idea that can bring big results. According to FamilyFinancier.com,…
Tax considerations for the New Year
The tax man cometh. Time to prepare yourself to take all possible deductions. Retirement accounts Retirement accounts are a great method for reducing…
Three questions to identify fake debt collectors
Debt collection scammers abound and can cause massive problems once they get you to pay them or reveal personal information. But you can identify an…
The hidden problems with offshore freelancers
Outsourcing small projects offshore looks mighty attractive to a small business person facing high domestic costs for small projects. But outsourcing has…
When not to share
As we all learned in kindergarten, sharing is a wonderful thing. Unless you are sharing your cold. According to a National Sanitation poll of more than…
Work Notes: Training well
Training well If the company is sending you out for some pricey training, there are a few things you can do to get the most bang for the company’s buck….
Month ahead travel planner, January 2017 Carnival Season: Jan. 6 – Feb. 28
Traditionally, Carnival Season is a time of merrymaking and feasting before the start of Lent, March 1. Germany’s Munich Fasching Carnival is famous for…
Rent your Wardrobe
Web-based companies allow you to rent expensive purses, trendy clothing and business wear. Some of the best, according to The Wall Street Journal:…
The problem with trip reviews
Travelers read reviews from other travelers, but how reliable are they? According to tripexpert.com, you have to use a critical eye in reading reviews on…