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.

Wells Fargo Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the checking account that Wells Fargo offers to college students and find out what features are offered, including how to avoid the monthly fee. Huntington Bank Asterisk Free Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Huntington Bank Asterisk Free Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the features of the Huntington Bank Asterisk-Free Checking Account to see if it is the right checking account for you. Find out about its friendly overdraft-fee policies, rate discounts, and ATM access. Compare this account to free checking accounts offered by online banks. U.S. Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter U.S. Bank Student Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the student checking account option offered by U.S. Bank and compare its fees and features to the other student checking options available. Valley National My Choice Checking Account 2025 Review Learn all the details of the Valley National My Choice Checking Account, a basic checking option offered to young adults by this regional bank serving the Northeast. Find out what fees could be charged to accountholders and how you can avoid them. Compare the features to other checking accounts offered by competitors. Wells Fargo Rewards Program 2025 Review Find out how the Wells Fargo Go Far Rewards program works alongside the bank's debit and credit cards for extra rewards on your spending. PNC Bank Virtual Wallet Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter PNC Bank Virtual Wallet Account 2025 Review Learn about all the different features and fees of the PNC Bank Virtual Wallet account, which comes with money management tools and a savings subaccount. Fifth Third Bank Essential Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Fifth Third Bank Essential Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the Fifth Third Essential Checking Account, including its fees and features, and compare it to other checking options from online banks. Regions Bank LifeGreen Checking Account 2025 Review If you're thinking about opening the LifeGreen Checking Account from Regions Bank, learn about its features and fees and compare it to other checking options. U.S. Bank Easy Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the fees and key features of the U.S. Bank Easy Checking Account and compare it to checking accounts offered by other banks, such as online banks. City National Bank Personal Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter City National Bank Personal Checking Account 2025 Review Compare the City National Bank Personal Checking Account with other checking options based on their monthly fees, service fees, and convenience features.