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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.

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. Barclays Bank Online CD Rates 2025 Review Compare the interest rates and early withdrawal penalties on the Barclays Bank online certificates of deposit (CDs) and compare them to other 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. What's the Difference Between a Checking Account and a Money Market Account? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What's the Difference Between a Checking Account and a Money Market Account? Checking accounts and money market accounts are two distinct types of bank accounts... The Best Savings Accounts in South Carolina for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in South Carolina for 2025 More than 5 million Americans call South Carolina home, and each of those... Citizens Access Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Learn whether the online certificates of deposit (CDs) from Citizens Access Bank offer interest rates that are worth considering for your savings goals. Investors Bank YourStyle Checking Account 2025 Review Find out all the detail of the Investors Bank YourStyle Checking Account, the regional bank's basic checking offering for residents of New York and New Jersey. Learn about the different features offered by the account and the fees charged. Compare this account to the checking accounts offered by online banks to see the best choice for you. Axos Bank Rewards Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Axos Bank Rewards Checking Account 2025 Review Learn what you need to do to earn a high APY with the Axos Bank Rewards Checking Account. Find out what fees and features comes with the account. 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. Why It’s a Bad Idea to Save Your Credit Card Points or Miles Find out why there it is a bad idea to accumulate and hold onto your credit card points and miles for a big reward redemption in the future.