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.

Banking Predictions for 2024: Overdraft Changes, More Crypto, Savings Accounts In the 2024 edition of MyBankTracker's Banking predictions, we look at the possible trends for the banking industry and how they could affect consumer finances. Why a Savings Account Remains Important in Your 40s Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why a Savings Account Remains Important in Your 40s For many Americans, they hit the prime of their financial lives in their 40s.... New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns In the vast market of financial vehicles available to the average consumer,... Which Banks Are Open on Sunday? Find out which banks in U.S. are open for business on Sunday, a day on which most financial institutions are closed. Learn other ways to manage your accounts. Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account 2024 Review Our review of the Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account looks at the account fees and features that allow parents to provide their kids with spending power. Does Having Too Many Bank Accounts Hurt Your Credit Score? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Does Having Too Many Bank Accounts Hurt Your Credit Score? As the ups and downs of life send you on a financial roller coaster, you could... Citi Double Cash Credit Card 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Citi Double Cash Credit Card 2024 Review Earn a good cash back rate on all your spending with Citi Double Cash. It is simple without any bonus categories to worry about. Robinhood Brokerage 2024 Review Robinhood is a mobile-focused brokerage that doesn't charge a commission fee to trade. Find out if this investing platform worth using based on the fees, trading benefits, margin rules, research tools, online/mobile experience, and more. CIT Bank 2024 Review Our review of CIT Bank looks at the account products, fees, and features that allow customers to access and manage their money conveniently. The Best Credit Cards For a Honeymoon Travel Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Credit Cards For a Honeymoon Travel When you’re mapping out your wedding budget, one cost you don’t want to overlook...