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.

How to Join a Credit Union With Bad Credit Learn how your bad credit affects your chances of joining a credit union. Find out the typical rules for becoming a member and the benefits that credit unions provide for people who don‘t have good credit. You may find that your ChexSystems report and banking history is more important. Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Big Banks vs. Small Banks: Which are Better? To go with the mega-bank or the community bank? You're likely to ask this... What to Do If You Spot Fraud on Your Bank of America Credit Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Do If You Spot Fraud on Your Bank of America Credit Card When I found fraud on my credit card, my first reaction was not the correct one: I... Hilarious Bank Names: What Were They Thinking? Sometimes even financial institutions can be too clever by half. Here are some of our favorite funny bank names. Should You Report Income From Bank Interest & Bonuses? Tax season is coming up and it's time to report your income, but how do you report interest income? Or income from gifts and bank bonuses? Are Banks Closed on Presidents’ Day? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Closed on Presidents’ Day? On Presidents’ Day, most Americans probably don’t even know which presidents are... 5 Online Banking Scams Every Consumer Should Know Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 5 Online Banking Scams Every Consumer Should Know With technology getting more and more advanced, banks are outdoing each other in... How to Share Access of a Safe Deposit Box with a Relative Looking to share access to a safe deposit box with a loved one or relative? MyBankTracker Columnist, Simon Zhen, tells you how. How to Open a Roth IRA: A Complete Guide Follow this guide and learn how to open a Roth IRA in just a few minutes so that you can begin investing for retirement right away. How to Buy Stock in DoorDash: Invest in Food Delivery & Takeout Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Buy Stock in DoorDash: Invest in Food Delivery & Takeout When it comes to food delivery, DoorDash is easily top-of-mind. As a consumer, you...