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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prepay your mortgage
Should You Prepay Your Mortgage?
Having debt, even “good” debt like a mortgage, can be... read more

July 5, 2015

Mortgages

low-down-payment mortgage
Can a Down Payment Be Too Big?
Building up savings can feel good. It’s nice to know you are wo... read more

July 4, 2015

Mortgages

What Was the First Social Security Number?
What’s the Most Money I Can Get Out of Social Security?
Social Security retirement benefits are meant to supplement retir... read more

July 3, 2015

Personal Finance

This 4th of July, Declare Your Financial Independence
This 4th of July, Declare Your Financial Independence
The Fourth of July — a time of national pride, celebration, ic... read more

June 30, 2015

Personal Finance

What Was the First Social Security Number?
4 Important Things You Need to Know About Social Security
Retirement sounds exciting, but it can actually be a difficult la... read more

June 29, 2015

Personal Finance

pay cash for a home
Should You Ever Pay Cash for a Home?
While some of us may be struggling just to afford a down payment,... read more

June 28, 2015

Mortgages