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.

Should You Open a Checking Account With a Brokerage vs. a Bank? Free brokerage checking accounts exist, but they may differ from brokerage to brokerage. Compare them to see which brokerage checking account is better. How to Save on the Costs of a Road Trip Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save on the Costs of a Road Trip Coming out of the pandemic, it would be no surprise that some Americans may be... Discover it Cash Back Vs. Citi Double Cash Card Review: Which is Better? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Discover it Cash Back Vs. Citi Double Cash Card Review: Which is Better? Yes, the new Citi Double Cash Card is getting a lot of attention for its... New JetBlue Credit Cards Offer More Miles & Perks After Leaving Amex The new JetBlue credit cards have launched in partnership with Barclaycard and MasterCard after the airline left American Express. Compare United Airlines Rewards Credit Cards: The MileagePlus Explorer vs. Club Trying to figure out which United Airlines Credit Card Offer Is Best For You? We compared the MileagePlus® Explorer vs. The MileagePlus® Club to find the winner. Capital One Platinum Secured vs. First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Capital One Platinum Secured vs. First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard Looking to establish a good credit profile, but don’t have credit or have bad... Discover it Vs. Chase Freedom Credit Card: Which is Better for Cash Back on Your Shopping? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Discover it Vs. Chase Freedom Credit Card: Which is Better for Cash Back on Your Shopping? Cashback is a great form of credit card rewards as you can't go wrong with cash.... Discover it Student Cash Back vs. Journey Student Credit Card from Capital One Credit Card Read through our comparison of the Discover it Student Cash Back and the Journey Student Credit Card from Capital One to choose the best card for you. Review: Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage Loans MyBankTracker takes a look at Mutual of Omaha Bank's mortgage loan products and reviews them so you can make an informed decision. How to Pay Someone Else’s Credit Card Bill Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Pay Someone Else’s Credit Card Bill You may come across a situation where you are asked to help pay someone else’s...