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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mortgage myth
5 Mortgage Myths That Won’t Die
Buying a home can be a big commitment — emotionally and financ... read more

May 17, 2015

Mortgages

refinancing terms
The 8 Most Misunderstood Refinancing Terms
If you are having trouble keeping to your budget or at least maki... read more

May 17, 2015

Mortgages

down payment
How Important Is Your Down Payment on a Home?
When buying a home, most people take on a mortgage. There are man... read more

May 16, 2015

Mortgages

student loan mistakes
7 Deadly Student Loan Sins
We all know that higher education is expensive, but we also know ... read more

May 15, 2015

Student Loans

paying off debt
Paying Off Debt? How to Avoid Burning Out
When you have a large amount of debt, it can feel like you will n... read more

May 13, 2015

Managing Debt

threats to your retirement
The 7 Biggest Threats to Your Retirement
Saving for retirement can be intimidating and confusing. This lea... read more

May 12, 2015

Personal Finance