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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amortization
What Is Amortization?
Calculating how much home you can afford can be difficult and fee... read more

December 8, 2014

Mortgages

buying a home in cash
6 Reasons to Make a Larger Down Payment
Deciding how much down payment to make when buying a home can be ... read more

December 7, 2014

Mortgages

underwater on your mortgage
What to Do If You’re Still Underwater on Your Mortgage
Deciding how much mortgage you can afford can have some major con... read more

December 6, 2014

Personal Finance

buying a home
5 Things New Parents Should Consider When Buying a Home
While the process of homebuying can be a challenge for everyone t... read more

December 6, 2014

Mortgages

refinance
4 Things to Consider Before You Refinance
Do you struggle to make your monthly mortgage payments? Are you r... read more

December 1, 2014

Mortgages

retirement ideas
4 Retro Retirement Ideas That Still Make Sense
Retirement can be an overwhelming and easily ignored concept in y... read more

December 1, 2014

Personal Finance