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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health myths
3 Health Myths That Cost You Money
At the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions. Often, t... read more

March 10, 2014

Personal Finance

5 Things to Know About Home Equity Loans
What Is a Good Faith Estimate?
When buying your first home, you’ll have lots of lingo to get c... read more

March 9, 2014

Mortgages

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How to Read a Mortgage Rate Sheet
Mortgage lenders create rate sheets every day. These tables or sp... read more

March 8, 2014

Mortgages

long-term debt
How to Master Your Long-Term Debt
Being in debt can feel like you have a cloud hanging over your he... read more

March 6, 2014

Managing Debt

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4 Steps to Make Budgeting Easier for Anyone
Budgeting doesn’t have to be time consuming, and it doesn’t h... read more

March 5, 2014

Personal Finance

credit commandments
The 10 Credit Commandments
Whether you are thinking of buying a home or getting a new car in... read more

March 4, 2014

Credit 101