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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.

Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified ...