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.

Opploans Personal Loans 2025 Review Our review of Opploans personal loans looks at interest rates, borrowing amounts, repayment periods, and credit requirements for unsecured loans. The Best Savings Accounts in Oklahoma for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Oklahoma for 2025 Nearly 4 million people live in the state of Oklahoma. Nearly all those people... The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2025 Your brokerage account is a recommended place to keep money you want to invest in... Fractional Shares: Compare the Pros & Cons Learn how fractional shares work, including pros and cons of buying partial shares. Find out which brokerages allow investors to buy fractional shares. How to Buy and Sell Litecoin Cryptocurrency Learn how you can buy, sell, and hold Litecoin, one of the more popular cryptocurrencies available to investors globally. How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency Ethereum is among the popular cryptocurrencies circulating in the market. So,... How to Raise Your Credit Score Above 700 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Raise Your Credit Score Above 700 In the world of credit scores, the 700 is an important number.  FICO provides score... How to Set Up Direct Deposit Without a Voided Check Learn how you can set up direct deposit without a voided check. Speaking with your payroll department and finding other options through your bank could mean an easier time getting direct deposit to your checking or savings account without a hitch. How to Open a Certificate of Deposit (CD) for Your Child Learn how parents and guardians can open a certificate of deposit (CD) for children under the 18 years of age. Find out what the rules are when it comes to maintaining a custodial account -- including how interest earnings are reported when it comes to taxes. Is It Smarter to Pay Off a Student Loan or Auto Loan First? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Is It Smarter to Pay Off a Student Loan or Auto Loan First? Prioritizing debt payoff should generally focus on the loan with the highest...