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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.

How to Buy in Roblox Stock: Invest in the Popular Mobile Gaming Platform Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Buy in Roblox Stock: Invest in the Popular Mobile Gaming Platform Roblox is an online gaming platform developed by the Roblox Corporation. It’s... How to Buy Coinbase Stock: Invest in the Biggest Crypto Exchange Learn how you can buy shares of Coinbase stock and become an investor in the biggest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchange in the world. How to Invest in ADRs (American Depositary Receipts for Foreign Stocks) Learn how to invest in ADRs (American Depositary Receipts), which allow investors to trade shares of foreign stock not listed on American stock exchanges. How to Buy Zoom Stock: Invest in the Popular Video Conferencing Platform Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Buy Zoom Stock: Invest in the Popular Video Conferencing Platform Video conferencing has gained massive importance in the times of social distancing... The Best Mobile Apps to Track and Split Group Expenses Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Mobile Apps to Track and Split Group Expenses Going out with friends for a meal or drinks can be fun, but dealing with the bill... What Are the Differences Between IRA CDs and Regular CDs Learn the difference between IRA CDs and regular CDs. Compare these two types of certificates of deposit to determine which one makes more sense for your savings. Their similarities and differences can affect the way that the CDs earn interest and the penalties that apply under certain circumstances. Here's How Paying Off Student Loans Affects Your Credit Score Find out what happens to your credit and credit scores after you pay off your student loan debt, Compare the pros and cons of holding onto your student loan balances. Learn the criteria that makes up your credit score to see how each criterion is affected after your loans are paid off. 6 Signs That You Need to Switch to a New Brokerage Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 6 Signs That You Need to Switch to a New Brokerage Your brokerage is the center of your investing life. You can use the account to... How to Invest in Tesla Stock: The Leader in Electric Vehicles Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Tesla Stock: The Leader in Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles are at the forefront of the innovative automotive industry and... Sustainable Investing: How to Invest in Global Progress Learn what it means to take a sustainable investing approach, including investments in companies that drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) change.