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.

The Best Personal Loans in California for 2025 Find out which banks and lenders offer the best personal loans in California based on interest rates, borrowing terms, and fees -- compared to online lenders. The Best Personal Loans in Arizona for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans in Arizona for 2025 If you need some extra cash, a personal loan can be a good way to borrow some... The Best Savings Accounts in Wisconsin for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Wisconsin for 2025 Wisconsin is home to more than 5.8 million Americans and nearly all of those... The Best Savings Accounts in Washington for 2025 Compare the best savings accounts that you would find from local banks in Washington to the savings accounts from online banks, which offer high rates and low fees. The Best Savings Accounts in Virginia for 2025 See which local Virginia banks offer the best savings accounts and compare them to the top savings options available nationwide through online banks. The Best Savings Accounts in Vermont for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Vermont for 2025 As far north as Vermont may be, you still need access to a savings account to stash... The Best Savings Accounts in Utah for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Utah for 2025 Utah is home to more than 3 million Americans. The vast majority of those Americans... The Best Savings Accounts in Tennessee for 2025 Find out which local banks in Tennessee are the best of the bunch for savings accounts while you also compare them to options offered by online banks. The Best Savings Accounts in South Carolina for 2025 Find out which local banks in South Carolina offer worthy savings accounts and compare them to online savings accounts available nationwide. The Best Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania for 2025 Pennsylvania is home to many of the nation’s largest banks. One of the most basic...