TJ Porter

Homestead exemption: Provides owner-occupants a discount on their property tax bill.
Senior exemption: Reduces property taxes for older homeowners. The minimum age varies by location, and other requirements may apply, such as having income under a certain threshold or having owned the home for a certain number of years.
Disability exemption: Having a total and permanent disability can reduce or eliminate your property tax bill.
Veteran exemption: Those who have served in the armed forces may save on property taxes, particularly if they are disabled.

Writer

Freelance personal finance writer with 8 years experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business with minors in History and International Affairs
Expertise in banking, investing, and credit card rewards

Bio and experience

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.

Education

TJ earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minors in History and International Affairs from Northeastern University.

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