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.

State Farm Bank CD Rates Review As you chase the highest rates on certificates of deposit (CD) to grow your hard-earned money, find out whether State Farm Bank CDs offer those rates. Capital One 360 IRA CDs 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Capital One 360 IRA CDs 2025 Review Learn all about the detail of IRA CDs offered by Capital One 360, one of the top online banks. Find out whether the certificates of deposit provide the best interest rates and low fees to make them suitable for your long-term retirement savings. KeyBank CD Rates 2025 Review: Should You Invest? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter KeyBank CD Rates 2025 Review: Should You Invest? Learn about the interest rates and early withdrawal penalties on the certificates of deposit (CDs) offered by KeyBank -- and compare them to other CD options. Regions Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review: Should You Open? Find out about the different features and the account fees that come with the Regions Bank Student Checking Account and compare it to other checking accounts. BMO CD Rates 2025 Review: Should You Open One? Learn about the interest rates and early withdrawal penalties on the certificates of deposit (CDs) from BMO Harris Bank -- especially its special CD rates. Popular Direct CD Rates 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Popular Direct CD Rates 2025 Review Compare the certificate of deposit (CD) rates offered by Popular Direct, an online bank, that does require a rather high minimum deposit. KeyBank Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter KeyBank Checking Account 2025 Review Find out about the features and fees of the KeyBank Checking Account and compare it to other checking options, especially from online banks. Axos Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Find out whether the Axos Bank certificate of deposit (CD) rates beat out traditional banks and other online banks. BMO Smart Advantage Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the BMO Harris Smart Advantage Checking Account and compare it to other free checking accounts, especially from online banks. The Best 10-Year CD Rates for Long-Term Savings Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best 10-Year CD Rates for Long-Term Savings You’ve saved up your extra dollars and cents and you have a good amount of money...