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.

File Your Tax Returns for Free With Free File Through the IRS Turned Down for An Account? Check Your ChexSystems Report Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Turned Down for An Account? Check Your ChexSystems Report Your money management mistakes could come back to bite you when you try to open a... How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Multiple Goal Oriented Savings Accounts Help You Save Setting a savings goal is important when you want to improve your... How to Open a U.S. Bank Account When You're in Another Country Learn how you can open a U.S. bank account when you live in a foreign country. See what documents and information is needed when you do apply. Should You Keep Your Money in Your PayPal or Bank Account? Now that PayPal has released its own debit card the question arises: which will win you over - PayPal vs. Bank Account? How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Maximize Your Savings When Interest Rates Are Rising When the U.S. economy is showing signs of improvement, the Federal Reserve may opt... 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 10 Ways to Avoid Checking Account Fees for Good Next to venting about bad customer service, American consumers love to complain... How Chase Checking Compares to Free Online Banks Accounts We've compared Chase checking accounts to some popular online checking accounts and show which ones are better for you. Learn the Basics of Certificate of Deposit (CD) Banks and credit unions, both offer depositors or members the option of purchasing CDs which are like savings accounts that you promise not to withdraw money from for a specific period of time. How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Chase QuickPay Helps With No-Cash Deposit Policy? Sending money between Chase accounts and Bank of America and Wells Fargo accounts...