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? The FICO credit score is the most used credit score by U.S. lenders. See what it is and how it affects your ability to get new loans and credit lines. Can I Afford to Work for Myself? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith Can I Afford to Work for Myself? Can I afford to work for myself? This is the question that crossed my mind after... How to File Personal Taxes Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith How to File Personal Taxes Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/y0Fa1DEKOKs I worked in a tax office... How Do Credit Cards Affect My Credit Score? Credit cards and credit scores go hand in hand - do you know how using credit cards affects your score? Read on to learn about the relationship between the two. Does Credit Card Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit Score? As your debt piles up you may consider consolidating it. But have you thought about the implications of this? Learn how debt consolidation can hurt your credit score. How to Plan Your Finances for Your Dream Career Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith How to Plan Your Finances for Your Dream Career Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/aOC7TSLb1o8 I never set out to quit my... How Do Credit Card Points Miles Work? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith How Do Credit Card Points Miles Work? Credit card miles offer many benefits and can save you a lot of money on travel,... American Airlines Deals and Credit Card Offers Are you a frequent flyer with American Airlines? Here's how you can maximize your travel with them to earn rewards and save money! How to Put An Equifax Security Freeze on Your Credit File An Equifax credit freeze prevents any access to your personal credit report so that identity thieves cannot open credit card and loans under your name.