Scam call centers take workers prisoner
Could the fraudster trying to scam you also be the victim of a scam himself? The United Nations reports that hundreds of thousands of people are being…
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.
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My wife and I are retired and want to downsize our home. Although it is paid off, we want to get a mortgage on part of the purchase price of a new home….
Handle hamburger correctly
When meat is ground, much more of it is exposed to harmful bacteria. That’s one reason to cook hamburger thoroughly. Don’t depend solely on appearance. A…
Mastering the art of pricing
In the competitive world of real estate, setting the right price for your home is crucial. A thoughtful pricing strategy can make all the difference…
Want your group to bond? Sing together
In these days of political and social controversies, just talking with friends and family can be problematic. But if you sing with them, you might be on…
The years add up: How to arrive at retirement in good health
In your twenties, health isn’t on your mind and you believe you have plenty of time to think about it later. But that is wrong. During your twenties, you…
Run your life like a CEO runs a business
If you ran your life like a business, how would it be different? When you think about it, your life deserves just as much planning, budgeting, and…
Towns you can buy today
Maybe you have plenty of money to burn and a fondness for risky (and unique) investments. Perhaps you can’t resist tradition and history. Or maybe you…
Golf balls shall soar no more
Sometimes, there really can be too much of a good thing. At least, that’s what the governing bodies of golf have concluded. In late 2023, the two bodies…
Why do the Japanese love Fiddler?
The original Broadway run of the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof was a bit of an unlikely smash, with investors and media figures skeptical that…