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.

I used ChatGPT to create a budget that would help me gain control of my finances. The AI tool created a strategy that keeps my finances balanced and helps me stay ahead financially. Since implementing ...

Do you pay your bills online for safety? A woman who thought she was safely paying her mortgage through online banking discovered her payment never arrived, after her bank sent a paper check that was ...