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.

The Best Savings Accounts in Georgia for 2025 See which local banks in Georgia will offer good savings accounts to residents and compare them to savings options from online banks. The Best Savings Accounts in Florida for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Florida for 2025 Florida is home to nearly 21 million Americans, each needing access to banking... The Best Savings Accounts in Delaware for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Delaware for 2025 Nearly one million Americans live in Delaware. Nearly all of those citizens need... The Best Savings Accounts in Connecticut for 2025 Learn which local banks in Connecticut offer the best savings account based on fees, rates, and features. Compare them to online savings accounts. The Best Savings Accounts in Colorado for 2025 Find out which local banks in Colorado offer the top savings accounts to its residents and then compare them to online banks, which offer higher savings rates. The Best Savings Accounts in California for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in California for 2025 As one of the biggest states in the U.S., California is also home to many of the... The Best Checking Accounts in Washington State for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in Washington State for 2025 Your checking account is the hub of your financial life. Most Americans have checking... The Best Checking Accounts in Virginia for 2025 Find out which local Virginia banks offer the best checking account based on fees and features -- compared to options available for online banks. The Best Checking Accounts in Texas for 2025 Find out about which checking accounts are the best from the local banks in Texas and compare them to the better options from the top online banks. The Best Checking Accounts in Utah for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in Utah for 2025 Your checking account is likely the most important bank account you have. You...