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.

Compare Bank of America Checking Account vs. Online Banks Compare the Bank of America Advantage Plus Banking Account to the top online checking accounts based on fees, interest rates, features, convenience, and more. What is the Delta Comfort Seating Class? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What is the Delta Comfort Seating Class? source: delta.com Frequent flyers know the different classes of seats that airlines... What is the Average Credit Limit for Business Credit Cards? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What is the Average Credit Limit for Business Credit Cards? Just like people, businesses need easy ways to spend large sums and to finance... Ways to Earn More Credit Card Points and Miles Rather than focusing how to pay off your balance, why not put your attention toward maximizing your credit card rewards. 5 Best Mobile Apps to Track Expenses with Receipt Scanning See the best mobile applications for the purpose of helping you track your personal expenses with greater detail than typical personal finance management apps. Find out which ones offer receipt scanning, data extraction, report exports, and more. Learn what to look for in a expense tracking app. What Are the Benefits of Joining a Credit Union? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What Are the Benefits of Joining a Credit Union? When you’re trying to open a new bank account, you have a wide variety of options... Savings Accounts vs. IRAs: Which is Better? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Savings Accounts vs. IRAs: Which is Better? Savings accounts and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are both commonly used... Saving or Invest Money in Stocks: Which is Better? Learn the differences between savings accounts and stocks so that you‘ll know how to use them wisely as you work to build wealth. Savings Accounts vs. Bonds: Which is Better for Saving? Learn the differences between savings accounts and bonds, how they work, and how they can help build your savings. Savings Account vs. Roth IRA: Which is Better? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Savings Account vs. Roth IRA: Which is Better? Savings accounts and Roth IRAs are two common accounts that people use to build...