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.

What Are Mobile Check Deposit Limits at the Top U.S. Banks? Compare the mobile check deposit limits at the top U.S. banks, including daily limits and rolling 30-day limits. Coin Counting Machines Still Exist: Which Banks Have Them? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Coin Counting Machines Still Exist: Which Banks Have Them? Remember when you could take your piggy bank full of coins to the local savings... Discover® Bank CD Account Rates 2024 Review Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Discover® Bank CD Account Rates 2024 Review Learn more about the interest rates and fees on certificates of deposit (CDs) from Discover Bank. See how they compare to CDs from other online banks. 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 Learn about what retirement plans advantages that help you save more money than with a regular savings account or brokerage account. 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 Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Study: 1 in 5 Americans Spend More Time Planning Vacations vs. Managing Their Money Time is precious and we naturally want to spend it on things that we like, such as... Are Banks Open on Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday -- many government agencies, post offices and the stock market are closed. But, are banks open? How Far Would You Go to Get Rid of Your Student Debt? [Infographic] Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Photo of Simon Zhen Simon Zhen Are Banks Open on the Fourth of July? Independence Day is one of the major U.S. holidays and that means many Americans...