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 Checking Accounts in North Carolina for 2025 Find out which local banks in North Carolina offer the best checking accounts and compare their fees and features to checking accounts from online banks. The Best Checking Accounts in New York for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in New York for 2025 Downtown New York City skyline New York is one of the financial capitals of the... The Best Checking Accounts in New Jersey of 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in New Jersey of 2025 Jersey City, New Jersey across the Hudson River New Jersey is the 11th most... The Best Checking Accounts in Michigan for 2025 Find out which local banks in Michigan offer the best checking accounts for consumers based on fees and features -- compared to online banks as well. The Best Checking Accounts in Massachusetts for 2025 Learn about the checking accounts offered by banks in Massachusetts and compare their fees and features to the top checking accounts from online banks. The Best Checking Accounts in Indiana for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in Indiana for 2025 Your checking account is probably the most important bank account that you have.... The Best Checking Accounts in Illinois for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in Illinois for 2025 Illinois is the sixth most populous state in the U.S. and it's an economic... The Best Checking Accounts in Georgia for 2025 Find out which local banks in Georgia offer the best checking accounts based on fees and features -- compared to options from online banks. The Best Checking Accounts in Florida of 2025 Find out which local bank in Florida offer the best checking accounts to consumers in the state, especially after we've reviewed monthly fees and features. The Best Checking Accounts in Colorado of 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Checking Accounts in Colorado of 2025 Your checking account is the central hub of your finances. Because you interact...