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.

10 Year-End Moves for Your Investment Portfolio Find out which year-end investment strategies you can consider to improve your overall portfolio for the next year or to boost returns before the year ends. Credit Union CD Rates Compared to the Online Bank CD Rates Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Credit Union CD Rates Compared to the Online Bank CD Rates Using a certificate of deposit (CD) is one of the best ways to save for the short... How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands A strong consumer brand such as Apple may have to interested in becoming an... Best 3-Month CD Rates 2024: Better Than a Regular Savings Account? Find out which banks offer the best 3-month CD rates to savers who want to set aside money for the short term -- comparing them to other savings and CD options. How to Become an Accredited Investor Based on Income or Net Worth Learn how to become an accredited investor based on your annual income or total net worth, which will then allow you to access certain types of investments. How to Invest in PayPal: Buy Stock in the Digital Payments Giant Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in PayPal: Buy Stock in the Digital Payments Giant PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is a well-known company that helps consumers and companies... How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build Good Credit Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build Good Credit Credit scores are an incredibly important part of your financial life. They... Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit? You've heard that it benefits your credit score to carry a small credit card balance. See if this “advice” is actually helpful in building a good credit score. Do You Still Earn Credit Card Rewards With Apple Pay & Google Pay? Find out whether you can still earn rewards and cash back when you connect your credit cards to mobile payment wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Learn how these mobile point-of-sale transactions are being coded when the data is sent from merchant to card payment network. Which Credit Cards Offer an Extended Warranty on Your Smartphone? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Which Credit Cards Offer an Extended Warranty on Your Smartphone? Smartphones are expensive -- costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It’s...