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.

Best 3-Year CD Rates for Mid-Term Financial Goals: 2024 Find out where you to get the best 3-year CD rates to save for mid-term savings goals and compare them to certificates of deposit with other CD terms. Turning a CD into a Secured Loan: Pros and Cons to Consider Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Turning a CD into a Secured Loan: Pros and Cons to Consider One of the worst feelings is knowing that you have money locked away in a... The Best 4-Year CD Rates for Long-Term Savings Growth: 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best 4-Year CD Rates for Long-Term Savings Growth: 2024 You have some extra cash that you want to set aside for a specific reason, but you... Best 6-Month CD Rates for Short-Term Savings Goals Find out which banks offer the best 6-month CD (certificate of deposit) rates and early withdrawal penalties to help grow short-term savings. Earnest Personal Loans 2024 Review Learn about all about personal loans by Earnest, an online lender. Compare its interest rates, fees, borrowing limits, and application requirements to other personal loans offered by other banks and lenders. Find out how to increase your chances of approval depending on your credit score and income. The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2024 Personal loans are flexible financial tools that are becoming more popular. You... The Best Personal Loans for Home Improvement of 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans for Home Improvement of 2024 Personal loans are flexible financial tools that give you money when needed. You... The Best Robo Advisors for Automated Investments of 2024 Find out which robo-advisory services were the best of the year based on account fees, investment options, portfolio design, and other features. The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2024 Find out which are the best brokerages of the year for investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and CDs to build an investment portfolio based on your needs. 10 Best Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 10 Best Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2024 It’s tax season, which means millions of Americans will be filing their taxes and...