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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rental scams
How to Avoid Housing Rental Scams
For most of us, the largest chunk of our income goes to paying fo... read more

January 15, 2014

Identity Theft and Scams

Making a New Year's Resolution Stick
Making a New Year’s Resolution Stick
A week in, how’s your New Year’s resolution going? Di... read more

January 7, 2014

Personal Finance

saving more
How to Trick Yourself Into Saving More
Whatever your reason for saving money — whether you are hop... read more

January 7, 2014

Personal Finance

last-minute vacations
5 Ways to Save on Last-Minute Vacations
For many of us across the country, the cold weather is settling i... read more

January 6, 2014

Personal Finance

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What It Means to Be ‘Pre-Approved’ for a Mortgage
For many of us, buying a home represents one of the big... read more

January 5, 2014

Mortgages

how to buy a house
How to Buy a House With Flawed Finances
The housing market is showing signs of recovery after the housi... read more

January 4, 2014

Mortgages