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.

Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Do Not Trust Mobile Banking at All A study found that a large percentage of Americans do not trust mobile banking apps, despite heavy reliance on smartphones and tablet devices. Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money Time is precious and we naturally want to spend it on things that we like, such as... Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Turkey day is just around the corner and you probably have better things to do... How Far Would You Go to Get Rid of Your Student Debt? [Infographic] Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Are banks open on the Fourth of July? Get the holiday bank hours for the top banks in the U.S. Free Credit Score Alternatives Through Equifax, Experian, and Transunion Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Free Credit Score Alternatives Through Equifax, Experian, and Transunion When assessing your personal credit health, credit scores are the popular tools for... How to Apply for an IRS Tax Filing Extension for Free - Form 4868 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Apply for an IRS Tax Filing Extension for Free - Form 4868 Not expecting to file your return by the deadline? You can apply for an extension, but... Study: How Much Money Would You Lend to Family or Close Friends? In this study, find out how much money Americans are willing to lend to family members and close friends. Study: More Than Half of Americans Do Not Put Spare Change to Good Use A survey finds that fewer Americans are putting their spare change to good use -- possibly due to other convenient payment methods and fewer coin counters. U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen U.S. Bank Overdraft and Checking Fee Policies U.S. Bank app When you have a bank account with one of the biggest banks in the...