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.

Here's How Paying Off Student Loans Affects Your Credit Score Find out what happens to your credit and credit scores after you pay off your student loan debt, Compare the pros and cons of holding onto your student loan balances. Learn the criteria that makes up your credit score to see how each criterion is affected after your loans are paid off. 6 Signs That You Need to Switch to a New Brokerage Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter 6 Signs That You Need to Switch to a New Brokerage Your brokerage is the center of your investing life. You can use the account to... How to Invest in Tesla Stock: The Leader in Electric Vehicles Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Tesla Stock: The Leader in Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles are at the forefront of the innovative automotive industry and... Sustainable Investing: How to Invest in Global Progress Learn what it means to take a sustainable investing approach, including investments in companies that drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) change. How to Buy AMC Stock: Invest in the Biggest Movie Chain Learn how to buy and sell AMC stock, the largest movie theater chain in the world (based on total screens) How to Invest in Hedge Funds Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter How to Invest in Hedge Funds If you follow investing news, you’ve probably heard the term hedge fund... What Are Stock Splits and Reverse Stock Splits? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter What Are Stock Splits and Reverse Stock Splits? Companies sell shares, called stocks, to investors as a way of raising money. If... How to Get a USAA Bank Personal Loan? Learn more about personal loans from USAA Bank and compare its interest rates, fees, and borrowing terms to personal loans from other online lenders. Can You Get a Personal Loan from HSBC Bank? Find out if you can apply for a personal loan with HSBC and learn about other lenders that offer personal loans at great rates with little to no fees. Why the Bid and Ask Price Matter When Trading Stocks & ETFs Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Why the Bid and Ask Price Matter When Trading Stocks & ETFs When you trade stocks, you know that every stock has a price listed on the...