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.

Savings+ By Wysh 2024 Review: A High-Yield Savings + Life Insurance Combo Our review of Savings+ By Wysh looks at the account's compelling combination of high-yield savings and life insurance with no medical exam required. Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use When you spend with cash, you’re inevitably going to accumulate change. As those... U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies U.S. Bank app When you have a bank account with one of the biggest banks in the... How to Earn More Interest With CD Ladder Strategies 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. How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Measure Your Wealth & Net Worth A humorous quote of Bob Hope goes "A bank is a place that will lend you money if... Survey: How Much Money Would You Pick Up? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: How Much Money Would You Pick Up? Free money is tough to ignore. But, what if it was just lying there on the ground?... Using Only Cash: How to Survive the Cash-Only Lifestyle Learn if you can ditch your savings accounts, checking accounts, and credit cards for a strict cash-only lifestyle. Is the Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan Really A Smart Option? Student loans are increasingly becoming a necessity for college students. The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan paints itself as the best solution. What to Do If Your HELOC Is Frozen or Reduced? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Do If Your HELOC Is Frozen or Reduced? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) offers borrowers convenient access to a...