Articles by Carrie Smith

Carrie Smith is an avid blogger who covered all facets of personal finance. Her work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, NBC News, Redbook, The Huffington Post, Business Insider and other media outlets.

What is Your FICO Credit Score? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith What is Your FICO Credit Score? The higher your FICO score is the more likely you will be able to obtain the best... Can I Afford to Work for Myself? Working for myself is something that many people yearn for. If you are ready to finally work for yourself, find out if you can afford it first. How to File Personal Taxes Find out what you need to get ready for the tax filing season, especially if you're trying to prepare your own tax returns. How Do Credit Cards Affect My Credit Score? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith How Do Credit Cards Affect My Credit Score? Credit cards and credit scores go hand in hand. But do you know how one affects... Does Credit Card Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit Score? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith Does Credit Card Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit Score? As your debt continues to pile up, it’s easy to feel as though your options are... How to Plan Your Finances for Your Dream Career Thinking of making the switch to the career of your dreams? Here's how to get your finances ready - especially if that new career entails working for yourself. How Do Credit Card Points Miles Work? Credit card miles allow you to earn free travel based on your spending. See how they work and what you can get with this type of travel reward. American Airlines Deals and Credit Card Offers Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith American Airlines Deals and Credit Card Offers Art Konovalov / Shutterstock.com American Airlines started in the 1920’s and... How to Put An Equifax Security Freeze on Your Credit File Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith How to Put An Equifax Security Freeze on Your Credit File Equifax is one of the three major U.S. credit bureaus and it is within every...