Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

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.

Stepdads are truly special. As the name suggests, they often “step” into your life and quickly become part of the family. Whether your stepfather has been there since the beginning or is a recent ...