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 Robo-Advisors for Automated Investing in 2024 Find out which robo-advisory services were the best of the year based on account fees, investment options, portfolio design, and other features. The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2024 Your brokerage account is a recommended place to keep money you want to invest in... The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2024 Personal loans are flexible financial tools that are becoming more popular. You... The Best Personal Loans for Home Improvement of 2024 Find out which personal loans are the best options for borrowers in need of extra funds to pay for a major home improvement project. City National Bank Savings Account 2024 Review Learn all about the savings accounts offered by City National Bank and compare the interest rates and fees to online savings accounts. Compounding Interest Daily vs. Monthly: What’s Better for Your Savings? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Compounding Interest Daily vs. Monthly: What’s Better for Your Savings? When you open a savings account, CD, or another interest-bearing account, you’ll... NCUSIF Deposit Insurance: How Your Money in Credit Union is Protected Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter NCUSIF Deposit Insurance: How Your Money in Credit Union is Protected One of the many reasons that people keep their money in a bank account is that... Should You Choose Fixed-Rate or Variable-Rate Personal Loans? Compare fixed-rate and variable-rate personal loans to see how they work when it comes to calculating the APR on the loan. Investors Bank YourStyle Checking Account 2024 Review Find out all the detail of the Investors Bank YourStyle Checking Account, the regional bank's basic checking offering for residents of New York and New Jersey. Learn about the different features offered by the account and the fees charged. Compare this account to the checking accounts offered by online banks to see the best choice for you. Robinhood Cash Management Account 2024 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Robinhood Cash Management Account 2024 Review Robinhood might be best-known for its brokerage account that offers no commission...