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 2-Year CD Rates for Mid-Term Savings Goals Find out which banks offer the best 2-year CD rates for short term savings growth - comparing 2-year certificates of deposit to savings accounts. 10 Year-End Moves for Your Investment Portfolio Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 10 Year-End Moves for Your Investment Portfolio The end of the year is a great time to take stock of a lot of things in your... Credit Union CD Rates Compared to the Online Bank CD Rates Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Credit Union CD Rates Compared to the Online Bank CD Rates Using a certificate of deposit (CD) is one of the best ways to save for the short... How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands Learn how you can become an investor in one of the world's most popular brand by buying shares of Apple stock -- taking part of its success in iPhones and more. Best 3-Month CD Rates 2024: Better Than a Regular Savings Account? Find out which banks offer the best 3-month CD rates to savers who want to set aside money for the short term -- comparing them to other savings and CD options. How to Become an Accredited Investor Based on Income or Net Worth Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Become an Accredited Investor Based on Income or Net Worth Many people may have heard the words “accredited investor” but never had occasion... How to Invest in PayPal: Buy Stock in the Digital Payments Giant Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in PayPal: Buy Stock in the Digital Payments Giant PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is a well-known company that helps consumers and companies... How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build Good Credit As a stay-at-home parent, learn why you should maintain a good credit score and find out how to improve your credit so that you can get approved for loans. How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency Learn how to buy and sell Ethereum as a way for you to invest through one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world. Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit? It’s a common belief: A way to improve your credit is to carry a small balance...