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 Brokerages for Investing in 2025 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. The Best Robo-Advisors for Automated Investing in 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Robo-Advisors for Automated Investing in 2025 Robo-Advisors Investment Apps Robo-advisors help people build and manage an... The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans for Debt Consolidation of 2025 Personal loans are flexible financial tools that are becoming more popular. You... The Best Personal Loans for Home Improvement of 2025 Find out which personal loans are the best options for borrowers in need of extra funds to pay for a major home improvement project. Acorns 2025 Review: Automated Micro-Investing Our review of Acorns looks at the company's financial accounts, which focus on automated micro-investing through linked card activity. Bethpage Federal Credit Union Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Bethpage Federal Credit Union Personal Loans 2025 Review Personal loans are a uniquely flexible type of loan that can help you cover... First Tech Federal CU Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter First Tech Federal CU Personal Loans 2025 Review Personal loans are a good way to borrow small to medium amounts of money when you’re... Deserve EDU Student Credit Card 2025 Review Our review of the Deserve EDU student credit card looks at the rewards program, fees, and useful perks such as Amazon Prime Student and cell phone protection. Mariner Finance Personal Loans 2025 Review Our review of personal loans from Mariner Finance looks at the lender‘s interest rates, borrowing amounts, repayment periods, and fees for qualifying borrowers. BECU Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter BECU Personal Loans 2025 Review Personal loans are highly flexible loans that borrowers can use for nearly any...