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 Illinois for 2025 Find out which banks offer the best personal loans in Illinois based on interest rates, fees, and borrowing terms -- compared to online personal loan lenders. The Best Personal Loans in Georgia for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Personal Loans in Georgia for 2025 At some point in your life, you’re likely to be in a situation where you need a... The Best Banks for Personal Loans in Florida for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Banks for Personal Loans in Florida for 2025 Whether it’s high-interest debt, an unexpected medical bill, a broken-down car, or... The Best Personal Loans in Colorado for 2025 Find out which lenders in Colorado offer the best personal loan options to local borrowers based on interest rates, fees, borrowing limits and terms. 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...