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.

PSECU 2025 Review: Digital-First Approach With Great Products Our review of PSECU looks at the credit unions account offerings, fee policy, convenience, and digital banking tools available to members. Southwest Credit Cards 2025 Review: Which Card Is Best For You? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Southwest Credit Cards 2025 Review: Which Card Is Best For You? Southwest offers a few different credit cards. We compared the top cards so you can see which is best. Dive into our Southwest Credit Card Review here. Citibank Access Checking Account 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Citibank Access Checking Account 2025 Review The new CitiBank Access Checking Account has been released complete with checkless banking and no overdrafts. See how it compares online checking accounts. CIT Bank Savings Builder Account 2025 Review Our review of the CIT Bank Savings Builder Account looks at the account's fees and features designed to keep you on track with your savings goals. MyCBB Free Checking Account 2025 Review Learn more about the MyCBB Free Checking account and find out how its fees and benefits compare to checking accounts from the best online online banks. Santander Bank 13-Month CD 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Santander Bank 13-Month CD 2025 Review Santander Bank offers a certificate of deposit with a 13-month maturity term that... Save Market Trust Account 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Save Market Trust Account 2025 Review Save--the company offering a high-yield, market-linked savings product--also... Live Oak Bank Savings Account 2025 Review Learn all about the high yield savings account offered by Live Oak Bank. Compare its fees, interest rates, and features to the top savings accounts provided by online banks. See how to choose the best savings account for you and your savings goals. Citi Simplicity vs. Capital One Platinum Credit Card Credit Card 2025 Review The Capital One Platinum Credit Card and Citi Simplicity credit cards are popular for their low interest rates. see which one is actually better. American Express Serve vs Bluebird by American Express Card 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen American Express Serve vs Bluebird by American Express Card 2025 Review American Express Serve vs BlueBird® by American Express, which card is better? We compared every aspect of each prepaid card to pick the better option for you. Find out who won here.