TJ Porter

Contributor, Personal Finance

TJ Porter has eight years of experience as a personal finance writer covering investing, banking, credit, and more. He has written dozens of articles for Bankrate and other popular finance websites such as Credit Karma and the Balance.

TJ's brush with personal finance began as he looked for ways to stretch his own dollars through deals or reward points. In all of his writing, TJ aims to provide easy to understand and actionable content that can help readers make financial choices that work for them.

When he's not writing about finance, TJ enjoys games (of the video and board variety), cooking and reading.

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TJ's latest articles

The process of selling a house for cash, in 8 steps

Cash offers can be appealing, but it’s important to do your due diligence.

8 min read Mar 10, 2023
Mortgage contingency: What it is, how it works

A mortgage contingency is like a safety net for homebuyers.

3 min read Mar 01, 2023
How to save for college

Several types of saving accounts are available to help your child pay for college.

6 min read Mar 01, 2023
How real estate investors affect the housing shortage

Institutional investors can eat up inventory in growing markets, exacerbating the supply shortage and making homebuying harder.

4 min read Feb 15, 2023
Assessed value vs. appraised value: What’s the difference?

These two terms sound similar, but there are crucial differences.

3 min read Feb 15, 2023
What is net income? Definition and how to calculate it

Net income provides a more accurate account of the financial status. Here’s why.

2 min read Feb 14, 2023
Buying a house with cash: A smart idea?

If you can afford it, there are many benefits to buying a house with cash.

5 min read Jan 13, 2023
I bought a house but it’s the wrong square footage

Square footage discrepancies can happen for many reasons, most of them honest mistakes.

4 min read Dec 21, 2022