TJ Porter

TJ's Latest Articles

• Should I ladder to beat low CD rates?

  Not sure if CD laddering will give you the best CD rates? Here’s what you need to know.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2020

  

• 3 reasons you should balance your checking account

  With online banking and mobile apps, why check on your checking? For these reasons, that’s why.

  3 min read Nov 05, 2020

  

• How to create a budget that works for you

  Like cleansing your body with a special diet, purge your debt and start saving with a budget.

  4 min read Nov 04, 2020

  

• Super savers: How much is too much to put in a savings account?

  Here’s how to determine the amount to put in savings — and what to do with the rest.

  4 min read May 07, 2021

  

• What is a cash management account? Here are the pros and cons

  Here’s what to know about the checking and savings account alternative.

  3 min read Sep 16, 2020

  

• What happens to a bank account when someone dies?

  You can’t take it with you, so what happens to your bank account after you pass on?

  4 min read Sep 16, 2020

  

• What is compound interest?

  Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2020

  

• What is direct deposit? Here’s how it works

  Setting up direct deposit is typically easy and can save you a lot of time. Here’s how.

  3 min read Aug 19, 2020