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 PayPal: Buy Stock in the Digital Payments Giant Learn how to buy shares of PayPal stock and become an investor in the How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build Good Credit Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Build Good Credit Credit scores are an incredibly important part of your financial life. They... How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Ethereum (ETH) Cryptocurrency Ethereum is among the popular cryptocurrencies circulating in the market. So,... Do You Have to Carry a Balance and Pay Interest to Build Credit? You've heard that it benefits your credit score to carry a small credit card balance. See if this “advice” is actually helpful in building a good credit score. 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...