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 Other Kind of CD
When you hear CD, you probably think of the pre-digital way of l... read more

November 4, 2015

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7 Ways to Pay for College Without Student Loans
College isn’t cheap — and the price continues to rise year a... read more

November 3, 2015

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Should You Still Follow the 4% Rule for Retirement Savings?
Saving for retirement may seem challenging, but imagine living on... read more

November 1, 2015

Personal Finance

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4 Tips for Getting Approved for a Personal Loan
If you have high-interest credit card debt or outstanding bills, ... read more

November 1, 2015

Personal Loans

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The Rise of the Wedding Loan: Should You Jump on the Bandwagon?
The days of dowries are long gone for most of us, but weddings st... read more

October 31, 2015

Personal Loans

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A Quick Guide to the New Loan Estimate Mortgage Form
Buying a home is a huge, and often confusing, process (there are ... read more

October 25, 2015

Mortgages