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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Is Now the Right Time to Go Back to School?
With application deadlines quickly approaching, you may be debati... read more

November 16, 2014

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Everything You Need to Know About Down Payments
When you are ready to buy your first home, financing this large p... read more

November 16, 2014

Mortgages

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How to Network Even When You’re Not Looking for a Job
The magic of networking is one of the most important assets a wor... read more

November 16, 2014

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Is Your Life Insurance Worthless?
Everyone will tell you about the importance of having life insura... read more

November 13, 2014

Personal Finance

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Why Retirement Ain’t What It Used to Be
Retirement used to mean a phase in life where you stopped workin... read more

November 10, 2014

Personal Finance

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How to Find a Pet-Friendly Apartment
Looking for an apartment can be challenging in general, but thro... read more

November 9, 2014

Personal Finance