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 Savings Accounts in Arizona for 2025 Find out which local banks in Arizona offer the best savings accounts and compare them to online savings accounts, which may have lower fees and higher rates. The Best Savings Accounts in Alaska for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Alaska for 2025 Alaska, the largest state in the union, is home to nearly 750,000 Americans.... The Best Savings Accounts in Alabama for 2025 Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter The Best Savings Accounts in Alabama for 2025 Nearly 5 million Americans call Alabama home, and each of those Americans needs... The Best Robo-Advisors for Automated Investing in 2025 Find out which robo-advisory services were the best of the year based on account fees, investment options, portfolio design, and other features. The Best Brokerages for Investing in 2025 Find out which are the best brokerages of the year for investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and CDs to build an investment portfolio based on your needs. Citizens Bank One Deposit Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter Citizens Bank One Deposit Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about the fees and features of the Citizens Banks One Deposit checking account and compare it to online checking accounts. USAA Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter USAA Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Learn more about the certificates of deposit (CDs) from USAA Bank. Find out whether interest rates and fees are better at online banks. Regions Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Compare the certificate of deposit (CD) rates offered by Regions Bank -- and its early withdrawal penalties -- to CDs from other banks. M&T Bank CD Rates 2025 Review Find out whether the interest rates are good on the certificates of deposit (CDs) from M&T Bank and compare its early withdrawal penalties to online bank CDs. M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Thomas (TJ) Porter Thomas (TJ) Porter M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account 2025 Review Learn about all the details of the M&T Bank EZChoice Checking Account, the bank's basic checking offering. Find out what the fees are and the different features - ATM access and mobile apps - are available to customers. Compare it to checking accounts offered by other financial institutions, especially online banks.