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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If You Max Out a Credit Card and Pay It Off, Does It Still Hurt Your Credit?
Paying with plastic can make your money seem limitless. But credi... read more

April 10, 2019

Credit Cards

Tax-Loss Harvesting: What the Heck Is That?
While investing can help you build wealth, taxes can really take ... read more

November 30, 2015

Taxes

4 Tips for Protecting Your Debit Card
You may think you know all about debit cards, but they can be da... read more

November 28, 2015

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How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Your Wedding?
Blowing all your savings on an extravagant one-day event — sou... read more

November 23, 2015

Personal Finance

3 Things a Home Inspection May Not Reveal
Before you buy a home, it is important to make sure there are no ... read more

November 21, 2015

Mortgages

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What to Do If You Want to Retire & Your Spouse Doesn’t
No matter how aligned you and your spouse may seem, there are sur... read more

November 17, 2015

Personal Finance