TJ Porter
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TJ Porter is a personal finance writer with nearly a decade of experience covering investing, banking, credit, and other financial topics. His work has been featured on Bankrate, Credit Karma, The Balance, and White Coat Investor, where he specializes in simplifying complex topics like ETFs, retirement accounts, and investment strategies into actionable advice.
TJ began his writing career in 2014 while studying at Northeastern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems. During college, he discovered a passion for optimizing his own finances and helping others do the same, often through leveraging credit card rewards and smart money strategies.
Based in Malden, Massachusetts, TJ continues to write for top financial publications while pursuing a Master’s in Management Information Systems at Harvard Extension School. When he’s not writing, he enjoys cooking, reading, and playing both video and board games.
Education
- Northeastern University: B.S. in Business Administration
Media Mentions
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