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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breaking your lease
4 Tips for Breaking Your Apartment Lease
One attractive aspect of renting vs. owning a home is the lack of... read more

May 24, 2015

Personal Finance

losing your job
5 Upsides to Losing Your Job
Being let go can be scary. Instead of focusing on the negative, ... read more

May 23, 2015

Personal Finance

can't retire early
5 Reasons You Can’t Retire Early
Whether it’s friends, family members, old co-workers or even ac... read more

May 21, 2015

Personal Finance

start saving
6 Ways to Make Your Summer a Savings Success
It’s usually in January when we check in on our finances, set s... read more

May 20, 2015

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lifestyle inflation
Why Lifestyle Inflation Is Killing Your Budget
Congratulations! You got a raise, came into an inheritance or so... read more

May 19, 2015

Personal Loans

social security benefits
How Big Will Your Social Security Check Be?
Social Security is probably one of those terms you have heard man... read more

May 18, 2015

Personal Finance