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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5 Traits of Underearners
5 Reasons You’re Making Less Money Than You Should
When money is tight, you have two main options – spend less or ... read more

January 3, 2014

Personal Finance

stop overspending
3 Ways to Stop Overspending
It’s easy to find ways to spend money. Dinners out, new sho... read more

January 3, 2014

Managing Debt

The Easiest Way to Boost Your Retirement Income
The Easiest Way to Boost Your Retirement Income
Although many people work their entire lives so they can be fina... read more

January 2, 2014

Mortgages

home upgrades
4 Home Upgrades That Could Save You Money This Winter
Now that fall has come and gone, we no longer get to see changing... read more

January 1, 2014

Mortgages

credit card mistakes
3 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
For those of us who use credit cards responsibly, there are lot... read more

December 30, 2013

Credit Cards

escape the cold
6 Cheap Ways to Escape the Cold
With the colder months often come the winter blues. One of the b... read more

December 28, 2013

Personal Finance