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.

Why a Savings Account Remains Important in Your 40s Find out why you shouldn't ignore a savings account in your 40s, when your finances have become more comprehensive and more complicated. Banking Predictions for 2024: Overdraft Changes, More Crypto, Savings Accounts Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Banking Predictions for 2024: Overdraft Changes, More Crypto, Savings Accounts Checking Accounts (and Their Fees) Are Getting Revamped The Consumer Financial... New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen New Hybrid Investments: Balance of Safety and Higher Returns In the vast market of financial vehicles available to the average consumer,... Does Having Too Many Bank Accounts Hurt Your Credit Score? Multiple bank accounts don't necessarily hurt your credit score, but there are a few ways that they might. MyBankTracker breaks down how. The Best Credit Cards For a Honeymoon Travel The honeymoon trip is a major wedding expense for newlyweds. With the right travel credit card, they can start their marriage off comfortably and save money. How to Buy Amex Membership Rewards Points Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Buy Amex Membership Rewards Points American Express allows customers with certain cards to purchase Membership... How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need? “How many bank accounts do I need?” It’s a frequently asked question by many... 3 Best Gas Credit Cards to Help You Save at the Pump See the best gas credit cards that will help you earn the most cash back and rewards when spending at gas stations. Why You Should Make an Emergency Fund a Priority The reason why you're still not saving for an emergency is more psychological than you think. Here's what you can do to start saving money today. Charge Card vs. Credit Card: The Differences Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Charge Card vs. Credit Card: The Differences The differences between a charge card and a credit card remains a mystery to many...