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.

10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good If you find yourself paying for bank fees, you're wasting money. Check out the following 10 ways to avoid bank fees. How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts Chase ATMs New York, NY Needless to say, I reminded her that she might want to... Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Bank CD is an acronym for Certificate of Deposit. Banks and credit unions,... How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Chase QuickPay is now easier to use to pay Bank of America and Wells Fargo customers because of the clearXchange payments networks. See how it works. How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need? The Best Savings Accounts to Save for Home Down Payments Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts to Save for Home Down Payments Imagine your money growing at least 100x faster as you stay diligent with your... A List of Savings Accounts Offered by Online Banks in the U.S. Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen A List of Savings Accounts Offered by Online Banks in the U.S. Online banks, which may also be called "direct banks" or "Internet banks," are... The Best Savings Accounts for Your New Year’s Money Resolutions Find out which savings accounts are the best if you‘re trying to achieve a financial resolution in the new year. Learn about what features to compare. Live Oak Bank Savings Account 2024 Review Learn all about the high yield savings account offered by Live Oak Bank. Compare its fees, interest rates, and features to the top savings accounts provided by online banks. See how to choose the best savings account for you and your savings goals. How the Federal Rate Increase Affects Savings Accounts & Loans Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How the Federal Rate Increase Affects Savings Accounts & Loans The Federal Reserve announced it decided to keep the target range for the federal...