Articles by Simon Zhen
Announcing the MyBankTracker Financial Product Awards for Q2 2017
Find out which bank accounts, including checking, savings, and CDs, are the best for consumers in the second quarter of 2017.
Simon Zhen
American Express Offers Free FICO Credit Scores to Customers
Imagine getting free FICO credit scores from your credit card. It's a major...
How to Save Your Tax Refund in Series I U.S. Savings Bonds
Last year, the IRS reported that the agency received 22,520 tax returns requesting...
How Credit Score is Calculated by Equifax, Experian & Transunion
Your FICO credit score can end up costing or saving you lots of money. Knowing how it's calculated can mean a difference of thousands of dollars.
Simon Zhen
Do You Really Have to Show ID When Using Your Credit Card?
Ever been asked to show your ID when you wanted to use your credit card at a store? See if retailers can do actually do that — is it legal?
Simon Zhen
Which Credit Report Does U.S. Bank Pull?
U.S. Bank most frequently pulls TransUnion credit reports when reviewing credit card...
How Out-of-Network Deposits Work at Allpoint ATMs
Allpoint ATMs now allow customers of partnered online banks, community banks, and...
What Happens When You Deposit a Post-Dated Check Early?
Find out if post-dated checks will be accepted by bank's earlier than the specified date intended for deposit.
Simon Zhen
Banks Have Tough Rules on Check Deposits Written to More Than One Person
Learn the check-cashing fees at the largest U.S. banks and find out how you can cash a check without a bank account.
Simon Zhen
Cashier’s Check, Money Order and Personal Check: Which One Clears the Fastest?
Cashier's checks and money orders generally clear faster than personal checks...









