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 Avoid Credit Card Fraud When Staying at Hotels Learn about the different scams that fraudsters use to steal credit card information from guests who stay at hotels. The Best Alternatives to Closed Virgin America Credit Card Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Alternatives to Closed Virgin America Credit Card Virgin America has announced that it will be shutting down its branded credit... How to Get Additional Free and Discounted Credit Reports Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Get Additional Free and Discounted Credit Reports Your credit report will likely be one of the most important financial records in... 3 Quick Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Want a higher credit score to obtain a new loan, mortgage or credit card? Here are some quick ways to raise your credit score immediately. Citi Now Offers Free FICO Credit Scores to Credit Card Customers Citi is now giving out free FICO credit scores to credit card customers. The card issuer follows many major card issuers to give out free credit scores. Wells Fargo Free Credit Score Promotion Not a Big Deal When There Are Free Alternatives. Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Wells Fargo Free Credit Score Promotion Not a Big Deal When There Are Free Alternatives. Wells Fargo has brought back its limited-time free credit score program once again --... How Does the FICO 9 Bankcard Score Differ From a FICO Credit Score? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Does the FICO 9 Bankcard Score Differ From a FICO Credit Score? The credit-scoring industry has often caused confusion for consumers who are... How Capital One’s Credit Tracker Tool Educates Customers The new Capital One Credit Tracker tool shows more than just a credit score -- it simulates how customers can improve, or hurt their credit profile. Capital One's Free Credit Tracker Tool Capital One's Credit Tracker tool will soon become free for all of the company's credit card customers. Why Your Credit Scores Drop After Paying Off a Loan? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Why Your Credit Scores Drop After Paying Off a Loan? John Loo / Flickr | https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnloo/8709720022/ In the minds...