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.

OpenSky Secured Visa Credit Card 2024 Review Need a secured credit card but don't have a bank account? Learn about one that doesn't require an account or check your credit - and helps improve your score. Santander Bank Personal Loans 2024 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Santander Bank Personal Loans 2024 Review Learn more about Santander Bank personal loans, including interest rates, fees, and introductory APR offers. Best Egg Personal Loans 2024 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Best Egg Personal Loans 2024 Review Learn all about personal loans from Best Egg and compare its interest rates, fees, borrowing limits, and restrictions to options from banks and other online lenders. Find out how to increase your chances of approval based on your credit score and income. PenFed Credit Union Personal Loan 2024 Review We analyze the features of personal loans offered by Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) to determine whether they're worth your consideration. Find out what interest rates are charged, the fees that may apply, and terms (borrowing terms and amounts). Compare them to the best personal loans available with other lenders. Axos Bank Personal Loans 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Learn all the detail about personal loans from Axos Bank, which is an online bank that also offers great savings and checking accounts. Find out what interest rates, fees, and features are available. See what credit score you need to get approved. Compare it to personal loans offered by other lenders. LendingPoint Personal Loans 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter LendingPoint Personal Loans 2024 Review - Should You Apply? Learn all about all the detail of personal loans by LendingPoint, a lender that focuses on borrowers who have fair credit. Compare the interest rate, fees, borrowing limits, and periods to personal loans offered by other banks and lenders. Find out how you can improve your credit scores for the best chance of approval. PNC Bank Personal Loan 2024 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter PNC Bank Personal Loan 2024 Review Learn all about personal loans from PNC Bank to see if they're right for you. Compare the interest rates, borrowing limits, terms, fees, and features to the top personal loans offered by other banks and online lenders. Improve your chances of getting approved for a personal loan from PNC. American Express Personal Loan 2024 Review Learn about all the details of personal loans from American Express. Unlike other personal lenders, it requires special pre-approval terms before anyone can qualify for it. Compare its interest rates, fees, and borrowing limits to the personal loans from the top online lenders. Prosper Personal Loans 2024 Review Learn about the interest rates, fees, and features on personal loans from Prosper, a popular P2P lender, and compare them to other online lenders. Bank of America Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Bank of America Checking Account 2024 Review Learn about the fees and benefits of the Bank of America Core Checking Account and compare it to the best free checking accounts from online banks.