Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

While the U.S. unemployment rate dropped last month and the labor market appears to be on solid footing, hirings have slowed. Employers added 143,000 jobs in January, falling short of forecasts and ...

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Acing all the key components of retirement planning is akin to getting a perfect score on the SAT college entrance exam. It’s not impossible. But for most people, it’s a long shot. And just as a ...

Sheryl Grey is a freelance writer who specializes in creating content related to education, aging and senior living, and real estate. She is also a copywriter who helps businesses grow through expert ...

Many older teens and emerging adults struggle with figuring out what profession to pursue. You may feel pressure to earn a certain amount of money or find a career with a particular status. But this ...

Suzie loves researching, interviewing experts and breaking down complex information into understandable and actionable advice to help others improve their lives. Based in Denver, Suzie and her husband ...

Three to five years of experience for an entry-level job. Sitting through rounds of interviews only to ultimately get ghosted. Lengthy applications that seem to disappear into the void of LinkedIn or ...

There's no way I'm going to work for some crappy boss. (Bobby, 23 years old, flunked out of two colleges that were "not the right fit.") Dad, seriously? What the hell? You support Mom all the time.