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

Equifax business credit report: What to know

Lenders may use an Equifax business credit report to assess your creditworthiness.

6 min read Jun 09, 2023
What is an automated valuation model, or AVM?

Determining home value is an inexact science. AVMs can help you get the whole pricing picture.

4 min read Jun 02, 2023
Should I find a Realtor or lender first?

It’s tricky to figure out whether to find an agent or a lender first.

6 min read May 09, 2023
Broker vs. agent vs. Realtor: What’s the difference?

Buying or selling a home? Understand the roles of the real estate pros who can help.

4 min read Apr 26, 2023
How interest rates and economic factors impact housing

Higher rates typically bring home prices back down to earth, but there are many unknowns.

4 min read Apr 20, 2023
Clever Real Estate review: What it is and how it works

Clever aims to match homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents.

5 min read Apr 19, 2023
‘Days on market’: How long does it take for a home to sell?

‘Days on market’ refers to the number of days a home has been for sale.

5 min read Apr 18, 2023
Orchard review: What it is and how it works

Orchard helps you buy and sell a home at the same time.

5 min read Apr 10, 2023