Three-minute guide to ultraprocessed foods
The new secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called out “highly chemically processed foods” as a major target in his war on…
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.
Here’s what kids can make for mom on Mother’s Day, May 11
An easy and fun dish kids can make for their mom on Mother’s Day is Mini Pancake Stacks with Fruit. It’s simple, requires minimal cooking skills, and lets…
Know the basics of boating
National Safe Boating Week: May 17-23, 2025 Know the basics of boating Before you go for a boat ride with a friend, you should know some of the basics of…
CCR versus CPR: Context matters
Cardiocerebral resuscitation (CCR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are both emergency procedures aimed at saving lives during cardiac arrest, but…
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What to do when your car breaks down Standing on the highway by a disabled car can be a fatal mistake. In one case, two Indiana women were surveying the…
How to find a treasure at a flea market or yard sale
It’s unlikely that you will find a million-dollar painting at the flea market. But at Sotheby’s, the famous auction house, appraisers say about 5 percent…
Factors that can raise car insurance premiums
Your age, your marital status, and even where you live can affect the cost of car insurance, but there are other more obscure factors too. Most people…
Treasury to eliminate most paper checks
As check fraud and mail theft become more common, the U.S. Treasury plans to phase out paper checks for things like tax refunds and Social Security…
Understanding compound interest
Just out of college? The best thing you can do for your retirement is to save money every month and keep doing that for the next 40 years. Time and…
Promising niches for entrepreneurs to explore
A successful small business requires a strong business plan, meaning aspiring entrepreneurs must carefully research the market to determine whether their…