Articles by Simon Zhen

Simon Zhen is the chief research analyst for MyBankTracker and an expert on consumer banking products, bank innovations, and financial technology. Simon has contributed and/or been quoted in major publications and outlets including Consumer Reports, American Banker, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News - World Report, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Lifehacker, and AOL.com. Education: Education: B.S. in Health Sciences from Stony Brook University.

Hilarious Bank Names: What Were They Thinking? Sometimes even financial institutions can be too clever by half. Here are some of our favorite funny bank names. Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Did you take advantage of bank account or credit card sign-up bonuses? Or, maybe... Are Banks Closed on Presidents’ Day? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Closed on Presidents’ Day? On Presidents’ Day, most Americans probably don’t even know which presidents are... 5 Online Banking Scams Every Consumer Should Know How to Share Access of a Safe Deposit Box with a Relative Looking to share access to a safe deposit box with a loved one or relative? MyBankTracker Columnist, Simon Zhen, tells you how. How to Open a Roth IRA: A Complete Guide Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Open a Roth IRA: A Complete Guide When you’re ready to start building retirement savings, you have several options... How to Buy Stock in DoorDash: Invest in Food Delivery & Takeout Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Buy Stock in DoorDash: Invest in Food Delivery & Takeout When it comes to food delivery, DoorDash is easily top-of-mind. As a consumer, you... What is a Bank Surrogate? A type of bank that focuses on user-experience and keeps customer deposit with a true FDIC bank. Examples of bank surrogates include PerkStreet, Simple… The Best Short-Term Personal Loans in 2024 Find out which personal loan is the best for someone who needs a short-term personal loan. Compare lenders with low borrowing minimums and short borrowing periods. Where to Find Small Personal Loans Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Where to Find Small Personal Loans The typical personal loan will have a minimum borrowing amount -- meaning that’s...