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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debt as an emergency
5 Reasons to Treat Your Debt Like an Emergency
Whether it’s credit card debt, student loans or personal lo... read more

May 12, 2015

Managing Debt

expert money advice
How to Actually Make Experts’ Money Advice Work for You
Personal finance is rarely a required subject in high school and ... read more

May 11, 2015

Personal Finance

homebuying rules
5 Homebuying Rules You Shouldn’t Buy Into
Buying a home can be complicated, and it is likely the biggest f... read more

May 9, 2015

Mortgages

becoming a landlord
5 Tips for Becoming a Landlord
You may have heard that being a landlord is a great way to make s... read more

May 9, 2015

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kinds of insurance
7 Kinds of Insurance You May Have Overlooked
There are certain kinds of insurance we know we are supposed to b... read more

May 6, 2015

Uncategorized

ways to get a loan
5 Unconventional Ways to Get a Loan
Whether you’ve been rejected for credit in the past or you are ... read more

May 5, 2015

Personal Loans