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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: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Last-Minute Gift Shopping is the Biggest Financial Mistake During the Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for family traditions and... Study: Cash Back is the Preferred Type of Credit Card Rewards A year-long survey of consumer credit-card preferences finds that cash back rewards are favored over other types of rewards, such as miles and points. Survey: Would You Rather Reveal Your Weight or Your Salary? A recent MyBankTracker survey compares the comfort level between men and women when it comes to revealing their weight and their salary. Study: Do You Hide Spending From Your Spouse or Partner Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Do You Hide Spending From Your Spouse or Partner Disparities in financial habits and outlook are sources of tension for couples.... Survey: U.S. Household Paid More Than $1.1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2019 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Survey: U.S. Household Paid More Than $1.1 Billion in Checking Account Maintenance Fees in 2019 When a checking account often acts as the financial hub of personal finances,... Survey: When Parents Plan to Start Teaching Their Kids About Money Find out when parents taught, or plan to teach, their kids about money and personal finance and whether they believe a course should be taught in school. Survey: Americans Became More in Control of Their Finances During the Pandemic A MyBankTracker survey found that the majority of Americans became more in control of their finances in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Study: What Are Americans’ Biggest Financial Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: What Are Americans’ Biggest Financial Concerns During the Coronavirus Crisis? The global pandemic around the coronavirus is responsible for financial stress... Study: How Common is Financial Stress in a Romantic Relationship? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: How Common is Financial Stress in a Romantic Relationship? Money is considered a touchy subject in romantic relationships since it is a... Study: Consumers Wanted to Deposit More in Savings in 2020 A year-long MyBankTracker survey found that more Americans sought to deposit more money into savings.