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.

American Express Personal Loan 2025 Review Learn about all the details of personal loans from American Express. Unlike other personal lenders, it requires special pre-approval terms before anyone can qualify for it. Compare its interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits to the personal loans from the top online lenders. Prosper Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Prosper Personal Loans 2025 Review Prosper Personal Loans Personal loans are a useful financial tool that can be... Bank of America Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Bank of America Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the fees and benefits of the Bank of America Core Checking Account and compare it to the best free checking accounts from online banks. U.S. Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn about the interest rates, fees, and application requirements for a U.S. Bank personal loan and compare it to loan options from online lenders. TD Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn all about the fees and features of the TD Bank Student Checking Account (plus what happens after graduation) and compare it to other options. Wells Fargo Student Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Wells Fargo Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the checking account that Wells Fargo offers to college students and find out what features are offered, including how to avoid the monthly fee. Huntington Bank Asterisk Free Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Huntington Bank Asterisk Free Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the features of the Huntington Bank Asterisk-Free Checking Account to see if it is the right checking account for you. Find out about its friendly overdraft-fee policies, rate discounts, and ATM access. Compare this account to free checking accounts offered by online banks. U.S. Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the student checking account option offered by U.S. Bank and compare its fees and features to the other student checking options available. Valley National My Choice Checking Account 2025 Review Learn all the details of the Valley National My Choice Checking Account, a basic checking option offered to young adults by this regional bank serving the Northeast. Find out what fees could be charged to accountholders and how you can avoid them. Compare the features to other checking accounts offered by competitors. Wells Fargo Rewards Program 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Wells Fargo Rewards Program 2025 Review As a savvy consumer, you don't want to leave money on the table. You're going...