Amanda Smith
Amanda Smith is an Australian freelance journalist and writer based in the New York City area who reports on culture/society, technology, and health.
Her ability to hold a mirror up to society, to see both the malaise and majesty, has led to assignments with highly respected titles such as The Guardian, Business Insider, MIT Tech Review, and National Geographic. She is a regular contributor to CNET, Cointelegraph, and the Sydney Morning Herald, where she covers AI, crypto, and reproductive technology. Previously, she covered personal finance on the NerdWallet Australia team for three years.
EXPERIENCE
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CCNETFreelance journalist 2024–Present
EDUCATION
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UUniversity of South AustraliaMaster of Journalism 2013
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UUniversity of South AustraliaBachelor of Public Relations 2007
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- NerdWallet
- Cointelegraph
- MIT Technology Review
- CNET
- The Guardian
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Managing Money • Jun 23
Dave Ramsey’s blunt car payment advice is equally relevant for vehicle owners in Canada
Financial guru Dave Ramsey’s pointed advice to a young father drowning in car debt hits close to home for the nearly half of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque
Managing Money • Jun 23
Dave Ramsey’s blunt car payment advice is equally relevant for vehicle owners in Canada
Financial guru Dave Ramsey’s pointed advice to a young father drowning in car debt hits close to home for the nearly half of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque
Real Estate • Jun 10
Rodents can spread hantavirus and spark fires in your HVAC if left ignored. Here’s how to protect your home
Skipping your annual HVAC tune-up could do more than just drive up your energy bill — it could turn your home into a life-threatening health hazard
Real Estate • Jun 10
Rodents can spread hantavirus and spark fires in your HVAC if left ignored. Here’s how to protect your home
Skipping your annual HVAC tune-up could do more than just drive up your energy bill — it could turn your home into a life-threatening health hazard
Managing Money • May 11
Dave Ramsey's wake-up call: When a husband secretly loses $100K in a scam — it's about way more than money
A wife discovers her husband secretly lost US$100,000 (C$138,000) of their shared savings that he withdrew without her permission — and Dave Ramsey says the real damage isn’t even the money
Managing Money • May 11
Dave Ramsey's wake-up call: When a husband secretly loses $100K in a scam — it's about way more than money
A wife discovers her husband secretly lost US$100,000 (C$138,000) of their shared savings that he withdrew without her permission — and Dave Ramsey says the real damage isn’t even the money
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