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 Smart Way to Make an Offer on a Home
Deciding to buy a home is a huge decision — and the price ... read more

September 26, 2014

Mortgages

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Buy This, Not That: 4 Money-Saving Substitutions
Have you ever thought of a great plan just to be deflated by calc... read more

September 25, 2014

Personal Finance

Should You Give Your Teen a Credit Card?
Should You Give Your Teen a Credit Card?
When I was 16, my parents sat me down for “the talk.” They to... read more

September 22, 2014

Credit Cards

How Renting Can Impact Your Credit
5 Mistakes Renters Make
When you are looking for your next home, the first question to co... read more

September 21, 2014

Personal Finance

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What You Can Learn From Those Real Estate TV Shows
It seems that no matter who you bump into at a party or see on th... read more

September 20, 2014

Mortgages

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6 Financial Moves to Help You Sleep Better at Night
Have you ever spent sleepless nights worrying about your finances... read more

September 19, 2014

Personal Finance