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.

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 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? 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? 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 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? 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,... What is Your FICO Credit Score? Photo of Carrie Smith Carrie Smith What is Your FICO Credit Score? Image Credit: myFICO.com In addition, the higher your FICO score is the more... 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.