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 Savings Accounts in Alaska for 2025 While Alaska doesn't have many banks in the state, there are still a couple of great savings account options. But, residents should still look at online banks. The Best Savings Accounts in Alabama for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Alabama for 2025 Nearly 5 million Americans call Alabama home, and each of those Americans needs... Citizens Bank One Deposit Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Citizens Bank One Deposit Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the fees and features of the Citizens Banks One Deposit checking account and compare it to online checking accounts. USAA Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Learn more about the certificates of deposit (CDs) from USAA Bank. Find out whether interest rates and fees are better at online banks. Regions Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Compare the certificate of deposit (CD) rates offered by Regions Bank -- and its early withdrawal penalties -- to CDs from other banks. M&T Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter M&T Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Find out whether the interest rates are good on the certificates of deposit (CDs) from M&T Bank and compare its early withdrawal penalties to online bank CDs. M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about all the details of the M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account, the bank's basic checking offering. Find out what the fees are and the different features - ATM access and mobile apps - are available to customers. Compare it to checking accounts offered by other financial institutions, especially online banks. Capital One 360 Certificates of Deposit (CDs) 2025 Review Learn more about the interest rates on Capital One 360 certificates of deposit (CDs). Find out what the early withdrawal penalties are for these CDs. UFB Direct Portfolio Money Market Account 2025 Review Find out whether the UFB Direct Money Market Account offers the best interest rates and lowest fees when compared to the MMAs from other online banks. Synchrony Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Synchrony Bank High Yield Savings Account 2025 Review Find out whether the interest rates, fees, and benefits of Synchrony Bank's high-yield savings account is worth your consideration in this detailed review.