It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a ...

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.

Have you ever found yourself brimming with enthusiasm at the start of a new year, only to watch your resolutions fizzle out by February? You’re not alone. Many of us dive headfirst into the year with ...

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I had a new planner ” — a classic black Moleskine — “and I went to get it out of my tote bag one night, and it was just ...