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.

Separate Vs. Joint Bank Accounts for Married When Should You Check Your Credit Score? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen When Should You Check Your Credit Score? Your credit score is the monumental representation of your financial... Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score Admit it, your credit score could probably use a little bump. If you want to... The Value of a Good Credit Report You Earned Those Rewards, Remember to Redeem Them The Best Time to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Time to Ask for a Credit Limit Increase Prior to the financial crisis, credit card issuers allowed customers to request a... Best 1-Year Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates: 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Best 1-Year Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rates: 2024 Online savings accounts offer some very high interest rates on your savings but,... How to Check Your Federal and State Tax Refund Status 4 Ways to Avoid Fees When Paying Taxes With Credit Cards You can use credit cards to pay for your income taxes, but be prepared for convenience fees for that privilege. See how to save the most money if you doing it. Prepaid Vs. Secured Credit Cards: Which Works Best for You? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Prepaid Vs. Secured Credit Cards: Which Works Best for You? Having bad credit is not a death sentence, financially speaking. And if you...