Articles by Thomas (TJ) Porter
The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2025
Find out which are the best brokerages of the year for investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and CDs to build an investment portfolio based on your needs.
Thomas (TJ) Porter
Fractional Shares: Compare the Pros & Cons
If you want to invest in a company, you need to be stock or shares in that...
How to Buy and Sell Litecoin Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a new technology that has excited many investors. Many...
How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency
Learn how to buy and sell Ethereum as a way for you to invest through one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world.
Thomas (TJ) Porter
How to Raise Your Credit Score Above 700
With a FICO credit score of 700, you are considered to have good credit. It allows you to get great credit cards, low interest rates and higher credit approval.
Thomas (TJ) Porter
How to Set Up Direct Deposit Without a Voided Check
Direct deposit is a useful payroll feature that lets you get your paycheck deposited...
How to Open a Certificate of Deposit (CD) for Your Child
Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) accounts allow gifting to children with tax...
Is It Smarter to Pay Off a Student Loan or Auto Loan First?
Compare the benefits and drawbacks of focusing on paying off your student loan debt or auto loan first. Find out how you should go about picking which debt to target when you have extra money.
Thomas (TJ) Porter
Legal Processing Fees: Why Do Banks Charge Them?
Learn about the legal processing fees charged by banks when there are legal orders on the account such as garnishments, levies, and child support payments.
Thomas (TJ) Porter
How to Get a Copy of Canceled Checks
Canceled checks are those successfully deposited, and can be obtained from your bank...









