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.

Expedia+ Voyager Rewards Credit Card 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Expedia+ Voyager Rewards Credit Card 2025 Review If you're like me, you probably make it a habit of booking trips through online... Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card 2025 Review In this Southwest Airlines Credit Card review, compare rates, fees, and services. Learn about rewards program how it compares to other airline credit cards. CIT Bank Savings Connect 2025 Review Our review of the CIT Bank Savings Connect account looks at the competitive savings rates, fees and features aimed at helping savers reach their goals. U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card 2025 Review The U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card stands out from the crowd of credit cards by... Oportun Personal Loans 2025 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Oportun Personal Loans 2025 Review Oportun is a personal lender that offers loans with no credit required. Oportun... Venmo 2025 Review: Should You Use It to Pay People? Learn how the Venmo mobile payment app works for paying other people and businesses. See how much it costs and the limits that apply. Robinhood HOOD Week 2024 Transfer Bonuses Robinhood HOOD Week 2024 is a promotional period when the brokerage offers attractive bonuses on incoming transfers from other brokerages. How to Save & Invest for Retirement Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen How to Save & Invest for Retirement It's easy to get lost in the world of retirement planning. There are so many... Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Do Not Trust Mobile Banking at All Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Do Not Trust Mobile Banking at All As smartphones and tablet devices have become necessities in the everyday lives of... Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money A MyBankTracker survey finds that 1 in 5 Americans spend more time planning vacations than managing money, while 34% spend an equal amount of time on both.