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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first-time homebuyer
3 Costs Homebuyers Might Not See Coming
You’ve got a lot to think about when you are buying a home. Fro... read more

October 12, 2014

Mortgages

balance transfer
Is a Balance Transfer Right for You?
When you’re already in financial trouble, getting a new cre... read more

October 12, 2014

Credit Cards

update your home
5 Ways to Update Your Home on the Cheap
Ever look around your home and think of all the things you would ... read more

October 11, 2014

Personal Finance

get renters insurance
5 Reasons to Get Renters Insurance
When you are deciding whether you want to buy or rent a home, itâ... read more

October 11, 2014

Personal Finance

writing your own will
5 Tips for Writing Your Own Will
Thinking about your death may seem morbid, but planning ahead can... read more

October 6, 2014

Personal Finance

put your finances first
How to Put Your Finances First
Money can’t buy happiness, right? But it can buy experiences th... read more

October 5, 2014

Personal Finance