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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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Fixtures are the things that stay put when a home changes hands.
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How to sell an inherited house: What you need to know
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Can you buy a house with cash? Is it smart?
If you can afford it, there are many benefits to buying a house in full, without financing.
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Institutional investors can eat up housing inventory, making homebuying harder.
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12 questions to ask a Realtor when buying a house
12 of the most crucial questions to ask a Realtor when buying a house.
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