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.

How to Invest in 5G Stocks: The Future Telecom Network Technology Find out how you can invest in 5G stocks and own shares of companies that are pioneering the new telecommunications network technology. After Death, What Happens to the Credit Cards Debt? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter After Death, What Happens to the Credit Cards Debt? No one likes to consider their own mortality, but unfortunately one day everyone... When Do Credit Cards Go to Collection Agencies? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter When Do Credit Cards Go to Collection Agencies? It’s a major fear for many people: having one of their debts get sent to a... Should You Use a Personal Credit Card for Business Expenses? Find out whether you should use a personal credit card to pay for business expenses, including better options that may protect your business and earn rewards. How to Cash in on Credit Card and Bank Bonuses at the Same Time Many banks allow consumers who are opening an account to do the initial funding by credit card so you can earn bonuses for credit card and bank sign ups. Which Brokerages Offer Pre-Market Trading? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Which Brokerages Offer Pre-Market Trading? The stock market is sort of like a business. It has regular operating hours where... What is After-Hours Trading? How Does it Work? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What is After-Hours Trading? How Does it Work? When people think about the floor of the New York Stock Exchange one of the first... Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Early in the Year? Find out about the pros and cons of maxing out your 401(k) contributions and hitting the annual limit earlier in the year. Family Member Stole Your Identity to Open Credit Cards: What to Do Find out what to do if family members, such as a parent or spouse, steal your identity to open credit cards and rack up a large amount of debt in your name. Fractional Shares: Compare the Pros & Cons Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Fractional Shares: Compare the Pros & Cons If you want to invest in a company, you need to be stock or shares in that...