Find the right shades to protect your eyes
July is UV Safety Month Find the right shades to protect your eyes Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement — they prevent eye strain, improve vision…
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.
A unique take on this July 4th favorite: Grilled Watermelon
For purists, let’s state the obvious. A good watermelon needs little more than cutting to be a fantastic treat on July 4th or any lovely summer day. This…
Cooling Sleeves offer coverage with less heat
Workers in hot environments often need arm protection or full-body coverage without overheating. Cooling sleeves could be one solution. Arm sleeves with…
Work gear: Cooling shirts, vests for summer
For warehouse workers looking to stay cool in summer, a variety of cooling clothing and accessories are available, leveraging advanced technologies to…
Why UPF rating is important in summer clothing
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) in clothing measures how much ultraviolet radiation reaches your skin through your clothes. It can be especially…
Annuities set record-setting growth
Sales of annuities in the first quarter of 2025 soared to $105 billion, and that was the sixth consecutive quarter when sales topped $100 billion,…
Practical tips to grow your 401(k)
Maximize Contributions: Take advantage of higher contribution limits. In 2025, you can contribute up to $23,000, plus a $7,500 catch-up contribution for…
One great helper for budgeting
Everyone says ‘make a budget’ because that is the best way to manage your money, but are you one of those people who are confounded by formal budgets?…
The best (and worst) business decisions of all time
Historians and businesspeople generally look back on certain business decisions as some of the all-time greats … or all-time blunders. The best: * Ford…
Another approach to employee health insurance
Some employers are ditching conventional health group plans, and instead offering individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, or ICHRAs,…