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 Start Building Good Credit as An Immigrant As a U.S. immigrant, learn how you can obtain your first line of credit so that you can begin building a good credit score for key loans in the future. How to Invest in a 401k With High Fees Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in a 401k With High Fees You've taken a closer look at the 401(k) plan offered by your company and you've... Does Your Age Matter When Applying for a Mortgage? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Does Your Age Matter When Applying for a Mortgage? Mortgages are long-term commitments. Most mortgages are intended last for fifteen... Good Credit May Be Required When Applying for a Green Card With the Department of Homeland Security proposing a new rule for permanent resident status, learn how credit scores matter when applying for a green card. How to Pay Your Rent with a Credit Card Find out about the different companies that allow you to pay your rent with a credit card. But, watch out for the card processing convenience fees. What Health Insurance Options Are Available for Freelancers and the Self-Employed? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What Health Insurance Options Are Available for Freelancers and the Self-Employed? Find out what health options are available to freelancers and those who are self-employed and how to pick the right plan coverage at the cheapest cost. Best 2-Year CD Rates for Mid-Term Savings Goals Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Best 2-Year CD Rates for Mid-Term Savings Goals You've got some money set aside for a specific purpose -- with an expected... 10 Year-End Moves for Your Investment Portfolio Find out which year-end investment strategies you can consider to improve your overall portfolio for the next year or to boost returns before the year ends. Credit Union CD Rates Compared to the Online Bank CD Rates Find out which credit unions offer the best certificate of deposit (CD) rates for locking away your money -- compared to the top CD rates from online banks. How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands A strong consumer brand such as Apple may have to interested in becoming an...