Invest in stocks if you can research and continuously monitor them; otherwise, consider index funds or robo-advisors. Only use money for stock investment that you won't need for at least five years ...

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.

It’s a good time to be a bowhunter. Last year, I called the 2025 crop of flagship compounds the best I’d ever tested, and the fact that I’m going to sound like a broken record in 2026 should be music ...