Articles by Thomas (TJ) Porter

TJ Porter has in-depth experience in reviewing financial products such as savings accounts, credit cards, and brokerages, writing how-tos, and answering financial questions. He has also contributed to publications and companies such as Investment Zen and Echo Fox. He aims to provide actionable advice that can help readers better their financial lives. Education: B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Information Systems from Northeastern University.

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. Fractional Shares: Compare the Pros & Cons Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter 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 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 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. 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. How to Set Up Direct Deposit Without a Voided Check Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter 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 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 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. 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. How to Get a Copy of Canceled Checks Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Get a Copy of Canceled Checks Canceled checks are those successfully deposited, and can be obtained from your bank...