AJ Smith

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AJ Smith is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience in television, radio, newspapers, magazines and online content. She currently serves as the managing editor for SmartAsset. AJ has a passion for meeting new people, sharing stories and helping others. She has degrees from Princeton University and Mississippi State University. AJ and her husband also write and illustrate educational children’s books.

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What Would Higher Interest Rates Mean for You?
In recent years, we have been experiencing low interest rates and... read more

August 9, 2015

Managing Debt

arm vs. fixed-rate mortgage
Can You Afford an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
Points, down payment, annual percentage rate. Whether you have ju... read more

August 8, 2015

Mortgages

government mortgage programs
Struggling With Your Mortgage? 7 Programs That Can Help
Buying a home and getting a mortgage: We all know these are big d... read more

August 8, 2015

Mortgages

emergency cash
5 Emergency Options When You Need Cash… Right Now
Totaled your car? Had a medical emergency? Unexpected job loss? ... read more

August 3, 2015

Managing Debt

Think You Might Lose Your Job? How to Prepare For the Worst
Can You Afford to Quit Your Job?
Thinking about leaving your job? The decision can be both scary a... read more

August 2, 2015

Personal Finance

3 Bank Account Gotchas
5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Bank Account
Phishing, scamming and stolen identity problems — we have all ... read more

August 2, 2015

Identity Theft and Scams