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.

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... Which Credit Report Does American Express Pull? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Which Credit Report Does American Express Pull? American Express has long been known as a premium credit card provider that gives... Which Credit Report Does Capital One Pull? Find out which U.S. credit bureaus are used most often by Capital One when it is reviewing credit card and loan applications. How to Avoid Having Medical Bills Go to Collections Take these steps after you find out that your medical bills are now in the hands of a collection agency. How to Go Totally Cashless and Why You Should Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Go Totally Cashless and Why You Should With everyday life becoming more and more digital it seems only reasonable that... How to Buy and Sell Litecoin Cryptocurrency Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Buy and Sell Litecoin Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is a new technology that has excited many investors. Many... How to Raise Your Credit Score Above 700 With a FICO credit score of 700, you are considered to have good credit. It allows you to get great credit cards, low interest rates and higher credit approval. Why It’s a Bad Idea to Save Your Credit Card Points or Miles Find out why there it is a bad idea to accumulate and hold onto your credit card points and miles for a big reward redemption in the future. How to Invest in Ant Group: A Financial Technology Giant Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Ant Group: A Financial Technology Giant Ant Group is set to go through an initial public offering (IPO), selling its stock...