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 Egg Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn all about personal loans from Best Egg and compare its interest rates, fees, borrowing limits, and restrictions to options from banks and other online lenders. Find out how to increase your chances of approval based on your credit score and income. PenFed Credit Union Personal Loan 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter PenFed Credit Union Personal Loan 2025 Review We analyze the features of personal loans offered by Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) to determine whether they're worth your consideration. Find out what interest rates are charged, the fees that may apply, and terms (borrowing terms and amounts). Compare them to the best personal loans available with other lenders. Axos Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Axos Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn all the detail about personal loans from Axos Bank, which is an online bank that also offers great savings and checking accounts. Find out what interest rates, fees, and features are available. See what credit score you need to get approved. Compare it to personal loans offered by other lenders. PNC Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn all about personal loans from PNC Bank to see if they're right for you. Compare the interest rates, borrowing limits, terms, fees, and features to the top personal loans offered by other banks and online lenders. Improve your chances of getting approved for a personal loan from PNC. LendingPoint Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn all about all the detail of personal loans by LendingPoint, a lender that focuses on borrowers who have fair credit. Compare the interest rate, fees, borrowing limits, and periods to personal loans offered by other banks and lenders. Find out how you can improve your credit scores for the best chance of approval. American Express Personal Loan 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter American Express Personal Loan 2025 Review Learn about all the details of personal loans from American Express. Unlike other personal lenders, it requires special pre-approval terms before anyone can qualify for it. Compare its interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits to the personal loans from the top online lenders. Prosper Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Prosper Personal Loans 2025 Review Prosper Personal Loans Personal loans are a useful financial tool that can be... Bank of America Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the fees and benefits of the Bank of America Core Checking Account and compare it to the best free checking accounts from online banks. U.S. Bank Personal Loans 2025 Review Learn about the interest rates, fees, and application requirements for a U.S. Bank personal loan and compare it to loan options from online lenders. TD Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter TD Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn all about the fees and features of the TD Bank Student Checking Account (plus what happens after graduation) and compare it to other options.