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.

6 Mobile Apps to Sell Things Locally and Quickly Compare the best mobile apps that you can use to sell your things locally to earn some extra cash quickly, including the seller features and fees. What to Do If You’ve Become the Victim of a Subscription Scam Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What to Do If You’ve Become the Victim of a Subscription Scam You got a phone call from a company promising to sell you a magazine or other type... How Long Does it Take to Get Approved for a Personal Loan? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How Long Does it Take to Get Approved for a Personal Loan? If you’re looking for a personal loan it’s probably because you’re in a financial... What to Do if Your Credit File is Mixed with Someone Else’s Follow these steps if you find out that your credit report is being mixed with someone else's credit. Learn how to minimize the effects to your credit file. The Best Mobile Apps for Investing of 2024 Find out which mobile apps are the best mobile apps for investors, whether you‘re new to investing or a seasoned investor. The Best Savings Accounts for Building a Vacation Fund in 2024 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts for Building a Vacation Fund in 2024 You already know it: Vacations can get expensive. Whether you’re flying... The Best Ways to Travel with Money While Abroad Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Ways to Travel with Money While Abroad Traveling overseas can be an amazing experience. One reality of international... How to Get Chase Bank Personal Loans Learn whether or not Chase offers personal loans to customers. Find out what other loans the bank offers. 5 Tips When Using Your Credit Card for Reimbursable Work Expenses Find out how you should use your personal credit card to pay for reimbursable work expenses so that you can earn travel rewards for free flights or cash back. How to Open a Bank Account on Your Phone Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Open a Bank Account on Your Phone Conducting finances on your phone has never been easier. This...