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.

Do You Still Earn Credit Card Rewards With Apple Pay & Google Pay? Find out whether you can still earn rewards and cash back when you connect your credit cards to mobile payment wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Learn how these mobile point-of-sale transactions are being coded when the data is sent from merchant to card payment network. Which Credit Cards Offer an Extended Warranty on Your Smartphone? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Which Credit Cards Offer an Extended Warranty on Your Smartphone? Smartphones are expensive -- costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It’s... 7 Ways That You're Procrastinating on Your Finances Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 7 Ways That You're Procrastinating on Your Finances It can be difficult to start a new project or work toward a goal at the best of... How to Reduce Your Credit Card Swipe Fees With some knowledge of interchange fees and a willingness to negotiate, you can negotiate with merchants to pocket some of the swipe fee. When is it Okay to Take a Hit to Your Credit Score? Find out when it is appropriate to let your credit score take a hit and drop a little bit because it serves a valuable financial purpose. Can You Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts? When It Makes Sense Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Can You Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts? When It Makes Sense Yes, you can have multiple brokerage accounts, just like you can have multiple... Best Personal Loans for Excellent Credit Scores (750-850) Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Best Personal Loans for Excellent Credit Scores (750-850) When you’re looking for a personal loan, you’re typically doing so because you... What Cards/Payment Types Are Accepted Through Square? Learn about how Square works when it comes to businesses that accept credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of payments. How to Invest in SpaceX: The Pioneer in Space Travel Learn how you can invest in SpaceX, known the efforts to commercialize space flight and travel through advancements in aerospace technology and spacecraft. 5 Signs You Need to Open a Business Checking Account Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 5 Signs You Need to Open a Business Checking Account If you run a small business, you might be tempted to use your personal checking...