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.

Who Has Better CDs? Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Who Has Better CDs? Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 The two of the nation’s largest online banks, Ally Bank and Capital One 360, have... Having Fewer Bank Accounts Makes You a Better Saver When it comes to investing, we’re taught to never put all of our eggs in one basket. But, for savings, we’re better off having our money in one place, according to a research. Discover Vs. Ally Bank Savings Accounts Review List of Interest Checking Accounts Offered by Online Banks in U.S. Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen List of Interest Checking Accounts Offered by Online Banks in U.S. Online banks are financial institutions that offer products and services available... The Best Second Chance Checking Accounts of 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Second Chance Checking Accounts of 2024 Getting a regular checking account can be difficult when you have previous... Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Checking Accounts Review Online checking accounts from Ally Bank and Capital One 360 are among the most popular accounts from online banks. Find out which one is better. How Your Checking Account Can Impact Your Credit Score Your checking account impacts your credit score. The relationship between your checking account and credit score is one you should be familiar with. List of Online Banks With Savings and Interest Checking Accounts Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen List of Online Banks With Savings and Interest Checking Accounts Online banks are financial institutions that do not offer a major branch or ATM... Personal Loan Monthly Payments Calculator Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Personal Loan Monthly Payments Calculator Compare Personal Loans Factors That Affect Your Monthly Payment Loan... What is a Checking Account?: A Quick 101 Guide Learn about the basics of a checking account with this quick 101 guide, which covers features, fees, application requirements, and how to choose the right one.