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 Your Checking Account Can Impact Your Credit Score Your checking account impacts your credit score. The relationship between your checking account and credit score is one you should be familiar with. Bank of America Charges a Check Image Fee on Paper Statements Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Bank of America Charges a Check Image Fee on Paper Statements You may be surprised with an extra fee if you receive images of cancelled check on... The Best Savings Accounts in Texas for 2024 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen The Best Savings Accounts in Texas for 2024 Austin, Texas, USA Texas is home to a long list of banks that serve one of the... The Best Savings Accounts in New York for 2024 Find out which are the best savings accounts offered by the banks in New York and learn how to find better options, especially from online banks. List of Online Banks With Savings and Interest Checking Accounts Find out which online banks offer high yield savings accounts and interest checking accounts that are worth considering because of high rates and fees. Personal Loan Monthly Payments Calculator Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Personal Loan Monthly Payments Calculator Compare Personal Loans Factors That Affect Your Monthly Payment Loan... What is a Checking Account?: A Quick 101 Guide Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What is a Checking Account?: A Quick 101 Guide A checking account is a deposit account offered by financial institutions to make... How & Where to Buy Your First Investment Stock Deciding to invest money in the stock market can be a scary proposition. So what do you need to know about buying your first stock? Santander Bank 13-Month CD 2024 Review We review an exceptional odd-term CD offering from Santander Bank, a regional bank serving the Northeast and parts of Florida. Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Turkey day is just around the corner and you probably have better things to do...