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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The Pros & Cons of Consolidating Your Student Loans
More than 40 million Americans have student loan debt. On average... read more

November 17, 2015

Student Loans

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Who Gets the Retirement Accounts in a Divorce?
Going through a divorce or legal separation can be expensive – ... read more

November 16, 2015

Personal Finance

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How to Buy a Home in the Off-Season
While spring generally dominates the housing market and is even ... read more

November 15, 2015

Mortgages

Should You Take All the Financial Aid You’re Offered?
Many students have no choice but to borrow money to fund their ed... read more

November 9, 2015

Student Loans

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How to Get a Jump-Start on Your Taxes Now
April and the tax-filing season may seem far away, but it’s not... read more

November 8, 2015

Personal Finance

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4 Loans You Might Not Know About
You may think a loan is a loan, but there are a lot of options to... read more

November 7, 2015

Personal Loans