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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.

Regions Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review: Should You Open? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 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. 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. BMO Smart Advantage Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 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... NCUSIF Deposit Insurance: How Your Money in Credit Union is Protected Learn about deposit insurance at credit unions provided by the NCUA and NCUSIF, which act similar to FDIC deposit insurance coverage for banks. 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. 7 Most Common Job Scams on Local Classified Ads: How to Spot Them Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 7 Most Common Job Scams on Local Classified Ads: How to Spot Them Whether you’re having trouble finding a job or you dislike your current job, it’s... What's the Difference Between Daily vs. Monthly Interest Accrual? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What's the Difference Between Daily vs. Monthly Interest Accrual? When you're looking through the complex jargon of loan agreement, you might come... 6 Mobile Apps to Sell Things Locally and Quickly Compare the best mobile apps that you can use to sell your things locally to earn some extra cash quickly, including the seller features and fees.